RY20E

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(adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place.
adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five
plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified
service representative to perform the replacement.
WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where any-
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recommended! If you must use an extension cord, the minimum charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended
wire size for a 25' cord (or less ) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller for the battery being charged.
the AWG number, the larger the current handling capacity. For
longer extension cords, consult a local electrician. When installing batteries, do not mix old batteries with new, or
with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed
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ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. IMPOR-
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damage occurs. bottom of the product. The model number, serial number, power
requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record
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mounting fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent
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OUT MIDI IN OUTPUT PHONES DC IN POWER
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ating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s war-
ranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study
this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting
service.
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1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha
may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
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with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use
this product in the USA.
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devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment
will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and
used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Com-
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interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following
measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker of fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.
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FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFER- batteri tilbage til leverandoren.
ENDE REGULATION OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COM-
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Bescheinigung des Importeurs

Dette apparat overholder det gaeldende EF-direktiv vedrørende
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der/die/das radiostøj.
Gerät: Rhythm Programmer Typ : RY20 Cet appareil est conforme aux prescriptions de la directive commu-
(Gerät, Typ, Bezeichnung) nautaire 87/308/CEE.
in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der Diese Geräte entsprechen der EG-Richtlinie 82/499/EWG und/oder
87/308/EWG.
VERFÜGUNG 1046/84
(Amtsblattverfügung) This product complies with the radio frequency interference require-
ments of the Council Directive 82/499/EEC and/or 87/308/EEC.
funkentstört ist.
Questo apparecchio è conforme al D.M.13 aprile 1989 (Direttiva
Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses CEE/87/308) sulla soppressione dei radiodisturbi.
Gerätes angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie
auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt. Este producto está de acuerdo con los requisitos sobre interferencias
de radio frequencia fijados por el Consejo Directivo 87/308/CEE.
Yamaha Europa GmbH
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Produkte.
Precautions
Your RY20 will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple rules given below:
■ Location
Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions, to avoid deformation,
discoloration, or more serious damage.
• Direct sunlight, such as near a window.

• High temperatures, for example, near a heat source, outdoors, or in a car during the
daytime.
• Excessive humidity.
• Excessive dust.
• Strong vibrations.
■ Power Supply
Always use the supplied Yamaha AC Adaptor to power your RY20. Other adaptors may cause
damage to the RY20. Also, make sure that the adaptor you have is appropriate for the AC
mains supply voltage in the area where you intend to use the RY20.
NOTE
The correct INPUT voltage is marked on the top of the adaptor.
Turn the power OFF and unplug the AC adaptor when the instrument is not in use.
Unplug the AC adaptor during electrical storms.
Avoid plugging the AC adaptor used with the RY20 into the same AC mains outlet as
appliances with high power consumption, such as electric heaters or ovens. Also avoid using
multi-plug adaptors since these can result in reduced sound quality and possibly damage.
Turn off the power before making or breaking connections.
To avoid damage to the instrument and other devices to which it is connected (a sound
system, for example), always turn the power switches of all related devices OFF before
connecting or disconnecting audio and MIDI cables.
■ Handling and Transport

Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors, or other parts of the instrument.
Always plug and unplug any cables by gripping the connector, not the cord itself. Disconnect
all cables before moving the instrument.
Dropping the RY20 or otherwise subjecting it to strong physical shocks can damage it. Handle
it with care.
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■ Cleaning
Clean the cabinet and panel with a soft dry cloth. A slightly damp cloth may be used to
remove stubborn grime and dirt.
Do not use solvents such alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the cabinet or panel.
Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instrument. Vinyl can stick to and discolor the
surface.
■ Electrical Interference
The RY20 contains digital circuitry and may cause interference or noise if placed too close to
TV sets, radios, or similar equipment. If such a problem does occur, move the RY20 further
away from the affected equipment.
■ Memory Back-up
The RY20 contains a special long-life battery that retains the contents of its internal RAM
memory even when the power is turned OFF. The back-up battery should last for several
years. When the back-up battery needs to be replaced, the message “BATT LOW” will
momentarily appear on the display when you turn the power ON. When this happens, have
the back-up battery replaced by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE BACK-UP BATTERY YOURSELF.
Transfer important data from your RY20 to a MIDI data recorder such as the Yamaha MDF2
MIDI Data Filer for safe long-term storage. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for data loss
caused by battery failure or improper operation of the RY20.
■ Service and Modification

The RY20 contains no user-serviceable parts. Opening the case and/or tampering with the
internal circuitry can lead to irreparable damage and will void the warranty. Refer all
maintenance to qualified Yamaha service personnel.
■ Third-party Software
Yamaha cannot take any responsibility for software produced for this product by third-party
manufacturers. Please direct any comments about such software to the manufacturer or their
agents.
YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling

or operation.
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Introduction
With its wide collection of voices and easy-to-use controls, the Yamaha RY20 is the perfect musical
partner for guitarists, bassists, keyboard players, and many other instrumentalists. It offers the
features and capability required for recording applications, rehearsals and practice sessions, and live
performance.
The RY20 uses Yamaha’s AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator system to create 300
realistic tunable voices including drums, effected drums, percussion of all kinds, and basses. You can
add effects to the voices, either reverb or delay, using the built-in DSP (Digital Signal Processor).
Using one of the 20 user drum kits, you can assign any voice to one of the pads.
The RY20 has 50 professionally-programmed preset patterns. You can also create and store 50 user
patterns of your own, and combine tracks from different patterns and store them for an additional 50
“combination” patterns. Each pattern has six sections (“INTRO”, “MAIN A”, “MAIN B”, “FILL AB”,
“FILL BA”, and “ENDING”) and each section has four tracks (bass drum, snare drum, hi-hat and other
instruments).
Patterns can be combined to create complete songs. The RY20 can store 50 songs in its user song
memory.
It features easy-to-use controls with a large, useful LCD display. Change values quickly using the
Shuttle dial, then fine-tune them using the Jog dial. Create patterns in real-time or step record mode
using the velocity-sensitive pads. Make up “kits” of commonly-used drum and bass sounds. Make your
patterns reflect your musical ideas and escape from the “mechanical feel” common to conventional
rhythm machines by using the built-in swing and groove functions.
The RY20 includes full MIDI capabilities (including General MIDI compatible drum mapping) to
allow full communication with the rest of your MIDI set-up.
Please read this owner’s manual carefully in order to familiarize yourself with the RY20 and its
features – and keep the manual in a safe place for later reference.
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SONG MODE (50 songs)
SONG 49
SONG 00
PATTERN MODE (150 patterns)

• Preset Patterns (000–049) • User Patterns (050–099) • Combination Patterns (100–149)
PATTERN 149
PATTERN 000
6 SECTIONS 4 TRACKS
INTRO BD
MAIN A SD
MAIN B HH
FILL AB OTHERS
FILL BA
ENDING
DRUM KIT MODE (40 Drums)

• Preset Drum Kits (00–19) • User Drum Kits (20–39)
DRUM KIT 39
DRUM KIT 00
PAD BANK
PAD BANK A
PAD BANK B
PAD BANK C
PAD BANK D
PAD BANK E
PAD BANK BASS
EFFECT MODE
• 6 Reverb Settings • 4 Delay Settings
EFFECT
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Contents
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Contents
1 The Controls and Connections............... 2 Copying a Song......................................79
Front Panel ............................................. 2
Rear Panel .............................................. 8
Name that Song ....................................81 2
Making Connections............................... 9 9 Modifying the Drum Kits .......................82
Turn on the RY20 ................................. 11 Assigning Voices to Each Pad ..............83
Volume Level.........................................86
2 Playing the Demo Song.......................... 12 Stereo Pan .............................................87 3
Pitch.......................................................88
3 Playing the Preset Patterns.................. 14 Decay .....................................................89
Changing Pattern Numbers During Sensitivities...........................................90
Playback................................................ 16
Selecting the Sections .......................... 16
Voice Polyphony ....................................95
Alternate Group ....................................96
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Setting the Tempo ................................ 19 Note/Trigger Driven..............................97
Muting a Track..................................... 20 Pad Sensitivity ......................................98
4 Playing the Pads...................................... 21 Chase .....................................................99
Selecting a Drum Kit ........................... 22 Copy .....................................................100 5
Selecting a Pad Bank ........................... 23 Name....................................................101
Playing the Bass Voices ....................... 24 0 Changing the Effects.............................102
5 Recording a User Pattern ..................... 28
Recording Modes .................................. 28
Enabling Effects..................................102
Select the Effect Type .........................103 6
Step Record Mode................................. 29 Send Level ...........................................104
Real-time Record Mode ........................ 35 Return Level........................................105
Combination Patterns .......................... 38 Reverb Time ........................................106
Editing Patterns ................................... 39 Feedback Gain.....................................107
Delay Time ..........................................108
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Quantization......................................... 44
Gate Time ............................................. 45 A MIDI Functions ......................................110
Changing the Meter ............................. 46 MIDI Sync ...........................................110
Adjusting the Click............................... 47 Drum Instruments MIDI Channel.....111
Bass Instrument MIDI Channel ........112
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6 Other Pattern Functions ....................... 49
Swing..................................................... 49 Program Change MIDI Channel ........113
Groove ................................................... 50 MIDI Note Assignment.......................114
Velocity Modify ..................................... 54
Clearing a Pattern................................ 55
Volume and Expression ......................116
Bulk Dump ..........................................118
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Copying a Pattern ................................ 57 Receiving Bulk Data ...........................118
Setting the Pattern Name.................... 60 Appendix ..................................................120
7 Recording a Song .................................... 62
Step Record Mode................................. 62
Total Reset Procedure.........................120
Pattern List .........................................121
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Real-Time Record Mode ....................... 67 Drum Kit List......................................122
Setting the Tempo ................................ 69 Voice List .............................................124
Troubleshooting ..................................126
Deleting a Part ..................................... 69
Inserting a Part .................................... 70 LCD Messages.....................................127 11
Adjusting the Click............................... 72 Specifications ......................................128
MIDI Data Format..............................129
8 Playing the Songs.................................... 73 MIDI Implementation Chart..............130
Playing a Song ...................................... 73
Index .........................................................131
Chain and Repeat................................. 75
Clearing a Song .................................... 77
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The Controls and Connections
The Controls and

1 Connections
■ Front Panel
POWER
RHYTHM
+
PROGRAMMER
VOLUME
1 2 3
MIN MAX
OTHERS PATTERN SONG TEMPO ENTER
HH
5 6 7
4 TRACK
SELECT/
MUTE SD
MIDI DRUM KIT EFFECT –1 +1
BD PAGE – PAGE + PAD BANK
DELETE CLEAR 0 1 2 3 4 5
HH
INSERT COPY TOM 1 TOM 2 TOM 3 TOM 4 OPEN RIDE
AUDITION 6 7 8 9 10 11
SIDE HH HH
SECTION BD SD STICK PEDAL CLOSED CRASH
INTRO MAIN A MAIN B FILL AB FILL BA ENDING
1 LCD Panel
This large multi-function LCD panel shows all the prompts and
parameters needed to operate the RY20 with ease and efficiency.
Each screen full of information is known as a display “page.” The various

display pages in each mode are accessed using the [ PAGE– ] and [ PAGE+ ]
buttons described below.
Within a display page, there are various “focus” areas. A focus area is a
parameter you can adjust, identified by a flashing prompt. Use the [ < ]
and [ > ] cursor buttons to change the focus area.
2 Volume Control
The volume control adjusts the volume of sound output from the
rear-panel PHONES jack or the OUTPUT (R and L/MONO) jacks.
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CAUTION
Set the volume control to MIN when connecting the RY20 to a sound system or
headphone for the first time. Gradually raise the volume level until a comfortable
listening level is reached.
This simple precaution can prevent unexpectedly high volume levels from
damaging your sound system, headphones, or most important, your ears.
3 Jog and Shuttle Dials

The Jog and Shuttle Dials allow rapid control over the various features of
the RY20.
The Jog Dial is a continuously rotating control. By rotating it you can

quickly change the current value. You use it to select patterns or songs, to
change the tempo, or to modify any of a number of other parameters.
The Shuttle Dial is a center detented, spring-loaded control. It allows you

even more rapid access to the current value. The further you rotate the
Shuttle Dial from its center detent, the faster the parameter will scroll.
For fine single-step adjustments, you may want to use the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
buttons, described below.
4 Track Select/Mute Buttons OTHERS
These buttons allow you to mute tracks. The buttons are [OTHERS], [ HH ],
[ SD ], and [ BD ]. When you press one of these buttons, the corresponding TRACK
HH
mute indicator lights up next to the track name on the LCD. SELECT/
MUTE SD
When you are copying or clearing pattern data from the RY20, these
buttons allow you to select the track or tracks you wish to copy or clear. BD
5 Pattern Button PATTERN
The [PATTERN] button switches the RY20 to Pattern Mode. In this mode you
can select a pattern to play, record, or modify.
6 Song Button SONG
The [ SONG ] button switches the RY20 to Song Mode. This mode allows
you to select a song which you can then play, record, or modify.
7 Tempo Button TEMPO
The [ TEMPO ] button switches to the tempo function. You can change the
tempo with the Jog dial or the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
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POWER
RHYTHM
+
PROGRAMMER
VOLUME
MIN MAX
C F G H
HH
TRACK
SELECT/ MIDI DRUM KIT EFFECT –1 +1
MUTE SD
8 9 0 D
A B E
DELETE CLEAR 0 1 2 3 4 5
HH
INSERT COPY TOM 1 TOM 2 TOM 3 TOM 4 OPEN RIDE
AUDITION 6 7 8 9 10 11
SIDE HH HH
SECTION BD SD STICK PEDAL CLOSED CRASH
MIDI 8 MIDI Button

The [ MIDI ] button switches the RY20 to MIDI Mode. In this mode you can
set or modify the MIDI control functions.
The RY20 can both receive and transmit MIDI data.
DRUM KIT 9 Drum Kit Button

The [DRUM KIT] button switches the RY20 to Drum Kit Mode. In this mode
you can select another drum kit or modify the parameters of the current
drum kit.
EFFECT 0 Effect Button

The [EFFECT] button switches the RY20 to Effect Mode. In this mode you
can change the current effect or modify the effect parameters.
PAGE – PAGE + A Page+ and Page– Buttons

The [ PAGE+ ] and [ PAGE– ] buttons select the display pages within the
various modes.
PAD BANK B Pad Bank Button

The [PAD BANK] button is used to select “DRUM” or “BASS” mode. In drum
mode, it is used to select one of the five banks in each drum kit. In bass
mode, it is used to select one of the five octaves of the bass bank.
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C Enter Button ENTER
The [ENTER] button is used to confirm special operations that will change
data in the internal memory, for example, clearing a pattern or song.
D +1 and –1 Buttons –1 +1
The [ +1 ] (increment) and [ -1 ] (decrement) buttons are used along with

the Jog Dial or the Shuttle Dial to select patterns or songs, to change
tempo values, or to modify other parameters.
Use these buttons when you require a fine degree of control rather than
the speed and convenience of the Jog Dial or the Shuttle Dial.
E Cursor Buttons
The [ < ] and [ > ] cursor buttons change the focus within a display page,
selecting the various parameters that are available for editing.
NOTE
The focus is always indicated by the flashing prompt or symbol.
F Record Button and Record LED

The [RECORD] button switches the RY20 into Record Mode in either Pattern
Mode or Song Mode. The red Record LED lights up and the Rhythm
Programmer is ready for you to begin creating.
NOTE
The default Record Mode for either a pattern or a song is Step Record Mode. Press
the [ PLAY ] button for Real-time Record Mode.
Press the [RECORD] button again to cancel Record Mode. The red Record
LED switches off and the RY20 returns to either Pattern Mode or Song
Mode.
G Stop Button
The [ STOP ] button stops playback or turns off Real-time Record Mode.
H Play Button and Play LED

The [ PLAY ] button starts playback of a pattern or song. You also use it to
begin real-time recording of a pattern or song.
The green Play LED will flash in time with the current tempo setting.
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POWER
RHYTHM
+
PROGRAMMER
VOLUME
MIN MAX
HH
TRACK
SELECT/ MIDI DRUM KIT EFFECT –1 +1
MUTE SD
I J K
DELETE CLEAR L 0 1 2 3 4
HH
5
INSERT COPY M TOM 1 TOM 2 TOM 3 TOM 4 OPEN RIDE
AUDITION N 6 7 8 9 10 11
SIDE HH HH
SECTION O BD SD STICK PEDAL CLOSED CRASH
I Top Button
The [ TOP ] button resets the current position to the beginning of the
pattern or song. This button performs the same function in Record Mode.
J Backward Button
The [BACKWARD] button steps backwards through a song or pattern.
K Forward Button
The [FORWARD] button steps forwards through a song or pattern.
DELETE CLEAR L Clear/Delete Button

The [CLEAR] button is used to clear all the data in the selected pattern or
song in Pattern or Song Mode. In Record Mode, it is used to delete
individual parts, such as an incorrect or unwanted note in a pattern, or an
unwanted part in a song.
INSERT COPY M Copy/Insert Button

The [ COPY ] button is used to copy the current song or pattern to another
location. In Song Record Mode, it is used to insert new data into a song.
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N Audition Button AUDITION
The [AUDITION] button allows you to listen to a voice without actually

recording it when the RY20 is in Pattern Record Mode.
O Section Button SECTION
The [SECTION] button is used with one of the lower row Drum Pads to select
another section in a pattern.
P Drum Pads
The RY20 has 12 velocity-sensitive drum pads that you play to record
pattern data.
0 1 2 3 4 5
HH
TOM 1 TOM 2 TOM 3 TOM 4 OPEN RIDE
6 7 8 9 10 11
SIDE HH HH
BD SD STICK PEDAL CLOSED CRASH
NOTE
The voices of the RY20 are fully programmable and can be assigned to any pad.
The drum pads are labeled [ 0 ] through [ 11 ] and also have a drum name printed
on them. The voice assigned to the pad may not correspond to the name printed on
the pad. See page 83 for further details.
The lower row Drum Pads are used to select the pattern sections. Each
pad has a section label printed below it.
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■ Rear Panel
R L/MONO ON OFF
Q R S T U
Q MIDI IN and OUT Connectors

The MIDI IN connector receives data from a sequencer or other MIDI
device used to control the RY20.
The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data to other MIDI devices. The
RY20 can control other instruments with note and timing messages. It
also uses MIDI to transmit the contents of its internal memory. See
page 110 for further details.
R OUTPUT L/MONO and R Jacks

These phone jacks are the main stereo outputs from the RY20. If a plug is
inserted into the L/MONO jack only, the left and right-channel signals are
combined and delivered via this jack (which can be used for connecting to
a mono sound system).
The Volume control adjusts the level of the signal sent to these jacks.
S PHONES Jack
Accepts a pair of stereo headphones with a miniature stereo phone plug
for headphone monitoring of the RY20.
T DC IN Jack
The DC output cable from the supplied AC Adaptor should be connected
here.
CAUTION
Always use the supplied Yamaha AC Adaptor to power your RY20. The use of an
incompatible adaptor may cause irreparable damage to the RY20, and might pose a
serious shock hazard.
U Power Switch
Press this switch to turn the RY20 power ON or OFF.
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■ Making Connections
Using the Supplied Power Adaptor
When connecting the power supply, make sure the RY20 Power switch is
in the OFF position (extended), then plug the AC Adaptor cable into the
DC IN Jack, and finally the adaptor’s AC plug into a convenient AC mains
outlet.
R L/MONO ON OFF
Audio Connections
The simplest way to monitor your RY20 is through a set of stereo

headphones (miniature stereo phone plug type). Connect them to the
PHONES jack on the rear panel of the instrument.
R L/MONO ON OFF
CAUTION
It is possible to produce sounds with the RY20 that are loud enough to cause
hearing damage. Set the volume control to MIN when connecting the RY20 to
headphones for the first time. Gradually raise the volume level until a comfortable
listening level is reached.
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Use the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks to connect the audio outputs of
the RY20 to an external stereo sound system, as shown below.
L/MONO R
RHYTHM
PROGRAMMER
RY20
If your sound system is monophonic, connect only the L/MONO jack.
CAUTION
Make sure that both the RY20 and your sound system are turned OFF when
making connections. Failure to do so may result in damage to the sound system.
MIDI Connections
If you intend to use other MIDI instruments with your RY20, you must
connect them properly.
The following diagram shows a simple connection.

MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
RHYTHM
PROGRAMMER
RY20
MDF2
MIDI IN
RHYTHM
PROGRAMMER
MIDI OUT
RY20
For further details on MIDI and MIDI connections, see page 110.
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■ Turn on the RY20
To turn on the RY20, first make all the required connections. When
connecting the power supply, make sure the RY20 Power switch is in the
OFF position (extended), then plug the AC Adaptor cable into the DC IN
Jack, and finally the adaptor’s AC plug into a convenient AC mains outlet.
CAUTION
Always use the Yamaha PA-3 AC Adaptor to power your RY20. The use of an
incompatible adaptor may cause irreparable damage to the RY20, and might pose a
serious shock hazard.
Be sure to unplug the AC Adaptor from the AC mains outlet when the RY20 is not
in use.
Once you have completed the connections, turn the RY20 on by pressing in
the Power switch. The following display will momentarily appear:
PAD BANK
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
The RY20 will then switch to Pattern Mode.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MEASURE
PATTERN
EMPTY
MAIN A
See page 14 for details of the RY20 patterns and instructions for playing
the preset patterns.
NOTE
The pattern numbers “050” through “149” are user and combination patterns, and
currently have no data. For information about recording and playing these
patterns, read the information starting on page 28.
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Playing the Demo Song
2 Playing the Demo Song

The RY20 is programmed with a demonstration song that will give
you an example of the various capabilities of your Rhythm
Programmer.
Press the [ SONG ] button to place the unit in Song Mode. Notice that the
SONG
1 “SONG” indicator is flashing above the current Song Number.
SONG
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
SONG PART
MEASURE
PATTERN
Song Number
+ Select the demonstration song by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the
2 [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
SONG
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
SONG PART
–1 +1 MEASURE
PATTERN
The demonstration song is number 50 - “DEMO”.
HINT
A quick way to select an item at either end of a range of settings is to use the Shuttle
Dial.
For example, to select the demonstration song, rotate the Shuttle Dial clockwise.
The Shuttle Dial increases the song number much more rapidly than the [ +1 ]
button or even the Jog Dial.
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Playing the Demo Song
Press the [ PLAY ] button to start the demonstration song. The green Play
3 LED will flash in time with the programmed tempo setting and the song
will begin playback.
NOTE
As the song plays, the Voice Level Indicator for the active drum pad lights up on the
LCD. The display behaviour is similar to that of a VU meter.
SONG
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH Voice Level
SD
BD Indicator
SONG PART
MEASURE
PATTERN
VOLUME
Adjust the volume of the playback by rotating the VOLUME control.
NOTE MIN MAX
You cannot adjust the tempo of the demonstration song. You also cannot copy,
clear, or edit the demonstration song.
Press the [ STOP ] button to stop the demonstration song. The green Play
4 LED stops flashing.
NOTE
The demonstration song sets the Repeat function. For further details see page 75.
The demonstration song repeats until you stop the RY20 by pressing the [ STOP ]
button.
Press the [ PLAY ] button again to start the song from the point at which it
5 was stopped.
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Playing the Preset Patterns
Playing the Preset

3 Patterns
The RY20 is programmed with 50 preset patterns covering a wide
variety of musical styles which you can use to construct combination
patterns or songs.
Press the [PATTERN] button to place the unit in Pattern Mode. Notice that
PATTERN
1 the “PATTERN” indicator is flashing beside the current Pattern Number.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MEASURE Measure Number

PATTERN
EMPTY
Pattern Number
MAIN A
+
Select a pattern by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
2 buttons.
The preset patterns are from number “000” to number “049”. Refer to the
list of preset patterns provided on page 121.
–1 +1 NOTE
The RY20 is shipped with no data recorded in patterns “050” to “149”.
Press the [ PLAY ] button to start the pattern. The green Play LED will
3 flash in time with the current tempo setting and the pattern will begin
playback.
Adjust the volume of the playback by rotating the VOLUME control.

VOLUME
4
MIN MAX
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As the pattern plays, the Voice Level Indicator for the active drum pad
lights up on the LCD.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MEASURE
PATTERN
MAIN A
Voice Level Indicators
Each drum pad is associated with a Voice Level Indicator. As each voice
sounds, the Voice Level Indicator lights up depending on how loud the
voice was recorded.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
0 1 2 3 4 5
HH
6 7 8 9 10 11
SIDE HH HH
Press the [ STOP ] button to stop playing the pattern. The green Play LED
5 stops flashing.
Press the [ PLAY ] button again to start the pattern from the point at which
6 it was stopped.
NOTE
If you want to play the pattern from the beginning again, press the [ TOP ] button to
reset the position. Then press the [ PLAY ] button to play the pattern again.
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■ Changing Pattern Numbers During Playback
A new pattern can be selected while another pattern is already

playing on the RY20.
Select the next pattern by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and
[ –1 ] buttons.
PATTERN
NEXT
The “NEXT” indicator lights up until the current pattern has finished. The
name then changes on the display and the new pattern starts to play.
If the pattern you have selected is empty, the “EMPTY” indicator will also
light up.
PATTERN
NEXT
EMPTY
■ Selecting the Sections
A pattern on the RY20 consists of six sections. Each section can be

programmed for a specific purpose. The preset patterns have all six
sections programmed.
The sections are:
• INTRO - This section is used for the introduction to the pattern.

When it has finished playing the introduction, the RY20
automatically switches to the “MAIN A” section.
• MAIN A - This is the default section. It can be used for the basic
verse and chorus structure of a pattern.
• MAIN B - This the alternative section. It can be used for the
bridge structure of a pattern.
There are two transition sections, both play immediately when

selected:
• FILL AB - This section is used to make the transition between the

verse/chorus section and the bridge section. When it is complete,
the unit starts to play section “MAIN B”.
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• FILL BA - This section is used to make the transition back to the

verse/chorus section from the bridge section. When it has
completed playing, it switches to “MAIN A”.
There is also a finale section:
• ENDING - As its name implies, this section ends the pattern play
when it is complete.
NOTE
When the “ENDING” section has completed, it stops the playback and sets the RY20
back to “MAIN A” to prepare for playing the next pattern.
You can select a section before you start playing a pattern. For example,
select the “INTRO” section of the pattern. After you have started the
pattern playing, you can select other sections.
NOTE
When you select a section other than the two transition sections, the newly selected
section will begin playing after the current section has finished playing.
SECTION
Press and hold the [SECTION] button, then press the Drum Pad button for
1 the section you want to play. The appropriate Section indicator lights up,
for example, the “INTRO” indicator. 6
BD
There are labels below the lower row of drum pads indicating the different
INTRO
sections.
6 7 8 9 10 11
SIDE HH HH
Start playing the pattern by pressing the [ PLAY ] button. The green Play
2 LED will flash to the current tempo setting and the pattern will begin
playback.
The “INTRO” section plays, automatically followed by the “MAIN A” section.
Select another section. For example, select the “MAIN B” section. Press and SECTION
3 hold the [SECTION] button. Then press the [8 - SIDE STICK] drum pad button,
which corresponds to the “MAIN B” section.
8
SIDE
STICK
MAIN B
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The “MAIN B” section indicator and the “NEXT” indicator both light.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MEASURE
PATTERN
NEXT
MAIN B
If the section is empty, the “EMPTY” indicator will also light up.
Selecting a Measure
Each section consists of one or more measures.
While the RY20 is stopped, you can select one of the measures of the
current pattern.
The [FORWARD] button steps forwards through the measures of the

pattern. Each time you press the button, the RY20 moves to the next
measure.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MEASURE
PATTERN
MAIN A
Press the [ PLAY ] button to start playback at the selected measure.
The [BACKWARD] button steps backwards through the measures of the

pattern.
Alternatively, press the [ < ] cursor button to change the focus to the
“MEASURE” prompt. The “MEASURE” prompt starts to flash. Select another
measure by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] or [ –1 ] buttons.
Press the [ > ] cursor button to return to “PATTERN” selection.
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■ Setting the Tempo
The preset patterns on the RY20 are programmed with an initial

tempo. As long as the machine is stopped when you select a pattern,
its initial tempo is loaded. If you select another pattern while the
RY20 is playing, the new pattern will inherit the current tempo
setting.
Modify the current tempo setting by pressing the [TEMPO] button to place
1 the unit in Tempo Mode. Notice the “TEMPO” indicator flashing beside the
TEMPO
current Tempo value.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
TEMPO
Current Tempo
PATTERN
MAIN A
The tempo can be adjusted either when the RY20 is stopped or while it is
playing a pattern or a song.
NOTE
You can also change the tempo while you are recording a pattern or a song.
Adjust the tempo by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
2 buttons.
The playback tempo can be set to any value from 40 to 250 beats per
minute.
NOTE
Each pattern has been recorded with a specific tempo. Pressing the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
buttons simultaneously resets the tempo to its default value.
Press the [PATTERN] button to return to Pattern Mode.

3
NOTE
Pressing the [TEMPO] button again is another method of switching the RY20 back to
the previously selected main mode.
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■ Muting a Track
The RY20 records its patterns into four tracks. The tracks are Bass
Drum, Snare Drum, High Hat, and Others.
To mute a track, press the appropriate Track Select/Mute button. For

OTHERS 1 example, to mute the percussion instruments or a bass part, press the
[OTHERS] button.
HH
TRACK
SELECT/ The “MUTE” indicator lights up next to the word “OTHERS”.
MUTE SD
Mute Indicator
BD
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS MUTE
HH
SD
BD
MEASURE
PATTERN
MAIN A
Press the key again to turn muting off.

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Playing the Pads
4 Playing the Pads

The RY20 has 300 Advanced Wave Memory voices including standard
drums and percussion, a range of electronic percussion sounds, and
bass. You can assign its voices to individual drum kits. These kits can
be selected and played using the 12 drum pads, or you can use a MIDI
instrument connected to the MIDI IN connector.
Internal Layout
There are 20 preset drum kits and 20 user drum kits, each containing
five drum banks and a bass bank.
20 PRESET DRUM KITS (00 - 19) 39 DRUM KIT

20 USER DRUM KITS (20 - 39)
00 DRUM KIT
0 1 2 3 4 5
HH
6 7 8
0 - 119 10 11
PAD BANK A
SIDE HH HH
12 - 23 PAD BANK B
24 - 35 PAD BANK C
36 - 47 PAD BANK D
48 - 59 PAD BANK E
60 - 119 PAD BANK BASS
See page 24 for further details about the bass bank.
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Playing the Pads
To play a voice, tap the appropriate drum pad.
The RY20 has 12 drum pads.
0 1 2 3 4 5
HH
6 7 8 9 10 11
SIDE HH HH
NOTE
The voices of the RY20 are fully programmable and can be assigned to any pad.
The drum pads are labeled [ 0 ] through [ 11 ] and also have a drum name printed
on each. The voice assigned to the pad may not correspond to the name printed on
the pad. See page 83 for further details.
The drum pads are velocity sensitive. The harder you tap a pad, the louder
the voice will play.
NOTE
The velocity sensitivity level (“SENS LVL”) and the pad sensitivity (“PADSNS”)
settings determine the way in which the velocity sensitive feature works. See
page 90 and page 98 for further details.
■ Selecting a Drum Kit
Place the unit in Drum Kit Mode by pressing the [DRUM KIT] button. The
DRUM KIT
1 “DRUM KIT” indicator flashes beside the current drum kit number.
PATTERN DRUM KIT

PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
DRUM KIT
Drum Kit Number
MAIN A
Drum Kit Name
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Playing the Pads
Select another drum kit by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and
2 [ –1 ] buttons.
There are 20 preset drum kits, numbered “00” to “19”, and 20 user drum
kits, numbered “20” to “39”, in the RY20. Refer to the Drum Kit list
provided on page 124.
NOTE
Pressing the [DRUM KIT] button again will switch the RY20 back to the previously
selected main mode, such as Pattern or Song Play mode.
■ Selecting a Pad Bank
Place the unit in Pad Bank Mode by pressing the [PAD BANK] button.
1 PAD BANK
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MAIN A
NOTE
Pressing the [PAD BANK] button again will switch the RY20 back to the previously
selected main mode, such as Pattern or Song Play mode.
Select another pad bank by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and
2 [ –1 ] buttons. Notice the change in the Pad Bank indicator.
PATTERN
PAD BANK C CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MAIN A
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Playing the Pads
The RY20 has five pad banks labeled “A” to “E”. Each pad bank contains 12
drum pads. This indicates that a drum kit can accommodate 60 drum or
percussion voices (pad numbers “00” to “59”). See page 83 for more
information.
The Drum Kit list on page 124 shows the pad bank assignments for each
voice in the preset drum kits.
NOTE
Changing the voice assignment of the drum kits will affect the voices of each
pattern. This is because only the pad numbers are recorded in a pattern.
■ Playing the Bass Voices
When the RY20 is in bass mode, the drum pads function as a

keyboard, with each key playing the bass voice at a different pitch.
The following diagram shows how the drum pads correspond to the layout
of a standard keyboard.
C# D# F# G# A#
C D E F G A B
C# D#
0 1 2 3 4 5
C D E HH F
F# G#SIDE A# HH
6 7 8 9 10 11
G A HH B
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Playing the Pads
Bass Voice Layout
Each drum kit contains one bass bank. The bass bank is subdivided into
five octaves (pad numbers “60” to “119”):
20 PRESET DRUM KITS (00 - 19) 39 DRUM KIT

20 USER DRUM KITS (20 - 39)
00 DRUM KIT
0 - 11 PAD BANK A
12 - 23 PAD BANK B
24 - 35 PAD BANK C
36 - 47 PAD BANK D
48 - 59 PAD BANK E
0 1 2 3 4 5
HH
6 7 8
60 - 119 9 10 11
PAD BANK BASS
SIDE HH HH

OCT-2
OCT-1
OCT 0
OCT+1
OCT+2
60 - 71 72 - 83 84 - 95 96 - 107 108 - 119
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Playing the Pads
With the unit in Pad Bank Mode, press the [PAGE+] button to access the
PAGE – PAGE +
1 Type display page. This function allows you to switch between drum
voices and bass voices.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MAIN A
Change the type from “DRUM” to “BASS” by rotating the Jog Dial or by
2 using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons. Notice the Pad Bank indicator is now set
to “BASS”.
PATTERN
PAD BANK BASS CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MAIN A
To return to Pad Bank Mode, press the [PAGE–] button. The display shows
3 the current octave range.
When the RY20 is in bass mode, the five pad banks become five octave
ranges from “OCT-2” to “OCT+2”.
PATTERN
PAD BANK BASS CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MAIN A
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Playing the Pads
Select an octave range by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and
4 [ –1 ] buttons.
You can assign any voice to the Bass pad bank. See page 83 for more
information.
Place the unit in Drum Kit Mode by pressing the [DRUM KIT] button. The
5 “DRUM KIT” indicator flashes beside the current kit number.
Select a kit by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
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To play a voice, tap the appropriate drum pad.
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Recording a User Pattern
Recording a User
5 Pattern
The RY20 can record 50 original patterns in its internal memory. The
internal memory saves your pattern data even if the power is shut off.
There are two pattern record modes: Step Record Mode and Real-time
Record Mode. You can also create a further 50 patterns by
“combining” the preset and user patterns.
■ Recording Modes
Each method has its own advantages and uses. Step Record Mode is good
for precision and for entering percussion sounds whose note placement
has been determined, such as a bass drum that plays every beat of a
measure. Real-time Record Mode is best for capturing the “feel” of a
rhythm, because it allows you to actually play the pattern as you are
creating it.
The method you choose depends partly on the type of rhythm you intend
to create and partly on your own preference. You can even switch between
the two while editing to create a single rhythm pattern using both
methods. For example, you could program the basic beats of a rhythm
with Step Record Mode, then use Real-time Record Mode to add
percussion accents and embellishments.
IMPORTANT
If you attempt to record over or change the parameters of the preset patterns,
numbered “000” to “049”, the message “PRESET” will momentarily appear on the
display. You cannot record over a preset drum kit and there are also many
parameters that you cannot change.
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■ Step Record Mode
In this mode you enter one note at a time, rather than playing along
with the click sounds. You can create very complex patterns that
would be difficult to record using Real-time Record Mode.
Press the [PATTERN] button to place the unit in Pattern Mode. Notice that
1 the “PATTERN” indicator is flashing beside the current Pattern Number.
PATTERN
The current position “ ” indicator is also flashing.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MEASURE Measure Number

PATTERN
EMPTY
Pattern Number
MAIN A
Pattern Name
Current Time Signature
NOTE
See page 40 for a description of the indicators on the LCD.
+
Select a pattern from “050” to “099” to record into by rotating the Jog Dial
2 or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons. You should select an empty pattern
to record into.
Patterns “000” to “049” are preset patterns and cannot be modified.
Patterns “100” to “149” are combination patterns and are recorded in a –1 +1

different manner. See page 38 for an explanation of how to record
combination patterns.
WARNING
Be careful not to overwrite a pattern accidentally. The “EMPTY” indicator will light
for patterns that contain no data. If the pattern you have selected already contains
data, you may want to clear it before you start to record a new pattern. See page 55
for further details.
SECTION
Select a section of the pattern you want to create. Press and hold the
3 [SECTION] button, then press the Drum Pad button for the section you want
6
to record. The appropriate Section indicator lights up, for example, the BD
“INTRO” indicator.
INTRO
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HINT
You can select another section while you are recording. This allows you, for
example, to record the intro of a pattern and then work on the verse/chorus section.
You can also change both the Drum Kit and the current Pad Bank as you record
your pattern.
After you select a pattern, you should find and select a suitable Drum
Kit. The Drum Kit should contain the drum and percussion voices
you want to use to create your pattern.
Selecting a Drum Kit
DRUM KIT Place the unit in Drum Kit Mode by pressing the [DRUM KIT] button. The
“DRUM KIT” indicator flashes. Select another drum kit by rotating the Jog
Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
If a suitable kit cannot be found, you should create one with one of the
user drum kits. See page 83 for instructions.
Selecting a Pad Bank
Place the unit in Pad Bank Mode by pressing the [PAD BANK] button.
Select another pad bank by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and
PAD BANK
[ –1 ] buttons.
These two steps are entirely optional.
Start recording by pressing the [RECORD] button. The red Record LED
4 lights, and the “QUANTIZE” indicator and the current position “ ”
indicator both flash.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MEAS BEAT CLOCK QUANTIZE

LEVEL
PAD
INTRO
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NOTE
The default quantization value is to resolve to 16th notes. You can change the
quantization value at any time during the recording of a pattern. See page 44 for
further details.
The default time signature is 4/4 and the default pattern length is two measures.
Both of these values are easily changed, however you can only change them before
you record anything into the pattern. Refer to page 46.
Use the drum pads to record your pattern.

5
0 1 2 3 4 5
HH
6 7 8 9 10 11
SIDE HH HH
NOTE
Each pad has a voice associated with it. The voice depends on which Drum Kit and
which Pad Bank you have selected. Each voice is associated with a track. For
example, all the bass drum voices are associated with the “BD” track and the snare
drum voices are all assigned to the “SD” track.
The tracks cannot be muted in Pattern Record Mode.
Each time you tap a pad, the voice is recorded, the note “ ” indicator
also lights up for the appropriate track, and the RY20 moves to the next
beat. The measure, beat, and clock numbers are updated and the flashing
current point “ ” indicator moves as well, giving you a visual prompt to
your present position in the pattern.
NOTE
Details about the items displayed on the LCD in Pattern Record Mode are
explained starting on page 39.
The harder you tap a pad, the louder the associated voice will sound.
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HINT
AUDITION The RY20 provides the [AUDITION] button to allow you to play a drum pad while
pattern record is active, without actually recording the voice associated with the
pad.
Press and hold the [AUDITION] button, then tap any drum pad. The voice will sound,
but will not be recorded.
To skip a beat, press the [FORWARD] button. The flashing current position
“ ” indicator will move to the next beat. Each time you press the
[FORWARD] button, the RY20 moves forward to the next beat.
Through a combination of tapping the drum pads and pressing the

[FORWARD] button, you will soon cover the two default measures.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD

LEVEL
PAD
INTRO
When you have completed the two measures, the RY20 loops back to the
beginning of the pattern.
This feature allows you to layer your pattern. For example, start by
recording the bass drum part. After you have recorded two measures of
bass drum parts, record the snare drum part.
If you missed a beat, or accidently skipped a beat, you can step back with
the [BACKWARD] button.
NOTE
The behavior of the [FORWARD] and [BACKWARD] buttons is explained in more detail
starting on page 41.
Stop recording by pressing the [RECORD] button again. The red Record LED
6 turns off and the RY20 returns to Pattern Mode.
NOTE
If you have recorded a long and complex pattern, the RY20 may need a short time to
arrange the data in its memory. In this case the prompt “PLEASE WAIT” may
momentarily appear on the display,
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IMPORTANT
Depending on the amount of data you have recorded, it may not be possible to fully
record all the available user patterns. If you run out of memory during recording,
the error message “MEMORY FULL” will appear on the display. If this happens, use
the Clear Pattern function described on page 55 to clear unwanted pattern data.
You may also want to use a MIDI data storage device such as the Yamaha MDF2
MIDI Data Filer to save your important data to floppy disk for later loading and
use.
WARNING
Turning the power off while Pattern Record Mode is active may cause irretrievable
loss of ALL the user data.
Play the Pattern
You can review your pattern at any time.
Press the [ PLAY ] button to start the pattern. The green Play LED will
1 flash in time with the current tempo setting and the pattern will begin
playback.
NOTE
You can change the tempo as the pattern plays. See page 19 for further details. Also
see page 44 about recording an initial tempo into your pattern.
The RY20 always remembers the last tempo you entered for a user pattern.
Press the [ STOP ] button to stop playing the pattern. The green Play LED
2 stops flashing.
An Example Pattern
Start the recording by pressing the [RECORD] button. The RY20 defaults to
the first beat of the pattern.
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NOTE
This example will record a bass drum on every 1/4 note. These instructions assume
the defaults: a “04/04” pattern and 16th note quantization.
See page 46 for information about changing the meter and page 44 for quantization
details.
6
Tap the [6 - BD] drum pad. The note is recorded, the clock is updated to
“24”, and the note indicator lights up.
BD
PATTERN
INTRO PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD

LEVEL
PAD
INTRO
Skip the next three beats by pressing the [FORWARD] button three times.
Then tap the [6 - BD] drum pad again to enter the second bass drum beat.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD

LEVEL
PAD
INTRO
Repeat for the remaining two bass drum beats of the measure.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD

LEVEL
PAD
INTRO
Complete the second measure by repeating the above procedure. Once the
RY20 has looped back to the beginning of the first measure, you can record
the snare drum, hi-hat, or other parts.
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If you make a mistake, you can delete the unwanted note very easily. The
procedure is shown starting on page 42.
HINT
The pattern Copy function described on page 57 can make the process of creating
patterns faster and more efficient.
■ Real-time Record Mode
Real-time recording allows you to record a pattern as you play the

drum pads in real time. You can switch to and from real-time mode at
anytime during the recording of your pattern.
Select a pattern and start the recording by pressing the [RECORD] button.
1
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD

LEVEL
PAD
INTRO
Press the [ PLAY ] button to start recording in real-time. The green Play
2 LED will flash in time with the current tempo setting, you will hear the
click sound, and the RY20 will countdown two measures before you begin.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD

LEVEL
PAD
MAIN A
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NOTE
You can adjust both the volume level and the quantization of the click sound. Refer
to page 47.
Play the drum pads to record your pattern.

3
0 1 2 3 4 5
HH
6 7 8 9 10 11
SIDE HH HH
When you tap a pad, the appropriate Voice Level indicator lights up on the
LCD. As on a VU meter, more indicators light up the harder you tap the
pad.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD

LEVEL
PAD
MAIN A
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Voice Level Indicators
Each drum pad is associated with a Voice Level indicator. In this 6

example, the [ 6 - BD ] pad is being tapped.
BD
INTRO
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Drum Pad Bank A

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Drum Pad Bank B
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Drum Pad Bank C
36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 Drum Pad Bank D
48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 Drum Pad Bank E
60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 Bass Pad Bank Oct -2
72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 Bass Pad Bank Oct -1
84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 Bass Pad Bank Oct 0
96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 Bass Pad Bank Oct +1
108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 Bass Pad Bank Oct +2
0 1 2 3 4 5
HH
6 7 8 9 10 11
SIDE HH HH
As the RY20 loops through your pattern, you will also hear the previously
recorded instruments. They will also cause the Voice Level indicators to
light up.
Press the [ STOP ] button to stop the real-time record. The green Play LED
4 stops flashing. However, the RY20 is still in record mode, allowing you to
continue adding to your pattern.
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■ Combination Patterns
A unique feature of the RY20 is its ability to create “combination”

patterns. A combination pattern is constructed by selecting tracks
from the preset and user patterns.
SECTION
Select a section of the pattern. Press and hold the [SECTION] button, then
1 press the Drum Pad button for the section you want to record. The
appropriate Section indicator lights up, for example, the “INTRO”
indicator.
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BD NOTE
INTRO
As you record your combination pattern, you can select other sections as you need.
Select a pattern from “100” to “149” to record into by rotating the Jog Dial
2 or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons. Start recording by pressing the
[RECORD] button.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
PATTERN
EMPTY
INTRO
The initial track selected is the “BD” - bass drum - track. Notice the track
“ ” indicator is lit. You can change tracks by pressing the appropriate
Track Select/Mute button.
OTHERS
TRACK
HH NOTE
SELECT/
MUTE SD
Although you are using other patterns, the combination pattern controls the time
signature and the number of measures. You can use patterns with different time
signatures (“METER”) and/or measure numbers. A shorter pattern will be padded
BD out by a number of repititions of itself and a longer pattern will be truncated. This
will not change the data in the original pattern.
You can also apply swing and groove to the combination pattern without affecting
the data in the original pattern. See page 46 for further details.
Select the bass drum track of another pattern by rotating the Jog Dial or
3 by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons. Notice that the pattern number
changes under the “COMB” prompt.
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The range of patterns available is “000” to “099” or “OFF”. “000” to “049”

are the preset patterns, “050” to “099” are the user patterns.
Select another track to record by pressing the appropriate Track

4 Select/Mute button. For example, select the snare drum track by pressing
the [ SD ] button. Then select the snare drum track of another pattern by
rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
Continue selecting tracks and locating the desired patterns until you are
5 satisfied with your pattern.
Stop the recording by pressing the [RECORD] button again.

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A Note on Instrument Polyphony
The RY20 has 28-note polyphony. This simply means it can reproduce a
maximum of 28 individual sounds at the same time. You can easily
record notes in excess of the maximum polyphony. The RY20 will record
these notes without difficulty. However on playback, some of the notes
will be truncated and will therefore not sound.
Some of the voices use more than one element. Each element uses one
note of the instrument’s polyphony. When notes with multiple elements
are recorded in your pattern, the maximum polyphony actually becomes
less than 28 notes. Please refer to the number of elements listed in the
table on page 124.
Back-up Your Data
The RY20 is a powerful and reliable instrument. Its internal memory

saves your pattern data even if the power is shut off. However, accidents
are possible. To protect yourself against loss, you should use a MIDI data
storage device such as the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer to save your
valuable data to floppy disk.
The procedure for MIDI back-up is shown starting on page 118.
■ Editing Patterns
The RY20 has extensive features to support the creation and editing of
pattern data.
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Press the [PATTERN] button to place the unit in Pattern Mode.

PATTERN
1
Select a pattern by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
buttons.
2 lights and the “QUANTIZE” indicator and the current position “ ” indicator
both flash.
LCD Panel
The following illustration points out some key indicators on the LCD
panel when the RY20 is in Pattern Record Mode.
Entry Location Pattern Display

Level Prompt Quantize Prompt
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD

LEVEL
PAD
MAIN A
Section Indicator Quantization Icon

Pad Number Prompt
Voice Name
The Entry Location shows, from left to right, the measure, beat, and
clock number of the pattern section. These parameters show you which
location you are currently at.
In real-time record, this is the only visual indication you have of the
location of the current position.
The Level Prompt shows the recorded level of the pad at the current
insert location. If there is no event recorded at this location, the display
shows “---”. You can edit the level of each recorded note at any time
during Pattern Record Mode.
The Pattern Display is the section of the LCD panel that shows the
pattern data and status. See below.
The Quantize Prompt and Quantization Icon show the current

quantization level. See page 44 for further details.
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The Voice Name is the preset five character name for the voice assigned
to the current pad. If there is no voice recorded at this location, the display
shows “-----”.
The Section Indicator shows which pattern section you are working on.
The Pad Number Prompt shows which pad was recorded at the current
insert location. If there is no event recorded at this location, the display
shows “---”. You can select another pad for each recorded note at any
time during Pattern Record Mode.
Pattern Display
A more detailed view of the portion of the LCD panel that shows the
pattern data and status.
Beat Indicator
Position Indicator (flashing indicates current point)
Note Indicator
The Beat Indicator shows the quarter note divisions of the measure
and changes depending on the quantization.
The Position Indicator shows the possible note locations for the
current quantization level. The flashing position indicator shows the
current point in the pattern.
The Note Indicator shows that an instrument has been recorded on

one of the four tracks at this position.
Editing Buttons
The [FORWARD], [BACKWARD], and [ TOP ] buttons are designed to allow

you to move quickly through the pattern and efficiently edit your
pattern data.
Use the [FORWARD] button to move forward through your pattern. It stops
at each available note position. The maximum number of note positions to
a beat is 96. The number of available positions in a beat is determined by
the quantization setting. See page 44 for details about quantization.
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If an instrument event has been recorded, the display is updated as

follows:
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD

LEVEL
PAD
MAIN A
If there is more than one note recorded at a position, the RY20 steps
through each event, in the recorded order, as you press the [FORWARD]
button.
Use the [BACKWARD] button to go back to a previous note. It functions in a

similar fashion to the [FORWARD] button.
NOTE
Instead of the [FORWARD] or [BACKWARD] buttons, you can use the Jog Dial or the
[ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons to easily change the current location.
Use the [ < ] or [ > ] cursor buttons to change the focus to the “MEAS|BEAT|CLOCK”
indicators. Select another location within the pattern by rotating the Jog Dial or
pressing the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
Use the [ TOP ] button to return to the beginning of the pattern.
Deleting Voices
A single note can be deleted from your pattern.
Use the [FORWARD] and [BACKWARD] buttons to move the position pointer to
DELETE CLEAR
the event you want to delete. Press and hold the DELETE [CLEAR] button.
The “DEL” indicator lights up.
PATTERN
DEL PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD

LEVEL
PAD
MAIN A
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Press the appropriate drum pad, for example, the [ 6 - BD ] pad. The note
6
indicator for the event turns off.
BD
IMPORTANT INTRO
If you decide that you DO NOT want to delete a note from the pattern, you can
cancel this operation by simply releasing the DELETE [CLEAR] button.
NOTE
An alternate method is to press and hold the DELETE [CLEAR] button and then press
the [ ENTER ] button while the position pointer is at the note you want to delete. In ENTER
this case, only the selected note will be deleted.
Modifying the Level or Pad
You can change the level or pad of an event.
Use the [FORWARD] and [BACKWARD] buttons to locate the note event. Press
the [ < ] cursor button to change the focus to the “LEVEL” prompt.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD

LEVEL
PAD
MAIN A
Change the level by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
buttons.
NOTE
The level value changes in increments of 4. For example, increasing the level “087”
(shown above) by one step changes it to “091”.
Press the [ < ] cursor button again to change the focus to the “PAD” prompt.
Select another pad by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
buttons.
NOTE
As you change the pad number, notice that the Note indicator changes from track to
track. Also, see the note on page 42 for an alternative way of accessing a note event.
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Setting the Tempo
Set the tempo for your new pattern.
Press the [TEMPO] button to place the unit in Tempo Mode. Adjust the
TEMPO
1 tempo by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
The tempo can be set to any value from 40 to 250 beats per minute.
NOTE
Pressing the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons simultaneously resets the tempo of the user
pattern to 120 beats per minute.
Press the [PATTERN] button to return back to Pattern Record Mode.

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NOTE
Pattern Record Mode.
■ Quantization
Quantization helps to produce a “tight” recording by automatically

aligning notes to the nearest specified beat as you record. You can
change the quantization value at any time during the recording of a
pattern.
When you press the Record button, the “QUANTIZE” indicator flashes,
1 indicating that this is the current focus of the display (the current position
“ ” indicator also flashes)
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD

LEVEL
PAD
INTRO
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Set a new quantization value by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ]
2 and [ –1 ] buttons.
The RY20 has seven levels of quantization. The coarsest level of

quantization is resolution to eighth notes and the finest level is no
quantization, “OFF”, which resolves to a 96th note.
The quantization values are:
• = eighth note.
• 3 = eighth note triplet.
• = 16th note.
• 3 = 16th note triplet.
• = 32nd note.
• 3 = 32nd note triplet.
• “OFF” = 96th note.
A recommended approach is to use eighth note or eighth note triplet

quantization to record the basic portions of your pattern, such as the bass
drum. As you add to your pattern you can use a finer quantization value to
increase its complexity.
■ Gate Time
Gate time is used to adjust the duration of a note. It is most effective

when used with Note Driven voices (see page 97).
Select the Gate display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] button. The display
1 indicates “GATE” and the current value flashes.
PAGE – PAGE +
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MAIN A
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Change the value by rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
2 buttons.
The range is from “004” to “508”.
The gate value applies only to the current position within the pattern.
Select another position in the pattern. Press the [ PAGE– ] button to return
to Pattern Record Mode. Use the [FORWARD] or [BACKWARD] button to select a
new position. Then repeat the preceding two steps.
NOTE
You can only change the gate value for a pattern position that has data in it. If
there is no data at a position in the pattern, the gate value is “---”.
■ Changing the Meter
Before you record data into a pattern, you can adjust the time
signature and the number of measures.
Select the Meter display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] button. The display
PAGE – PAGE +
1 indicates “METER” and the current time signature flashes.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MEASURE
MAIN A
Set the time signature by rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
2 buttons.
The default time signature is “4/4”. The range of time signatures is from
“1/4” to “8/4”, “1/8” to “16/8”, and “1/16” to “32/16”.
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Set the number of measures by using the [ > ] cursor button to change the
3 focus to the “MEASURE” prompt. Change the number of measures by
rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
The default length is “02” measures. The range is “01” measure to “16”
measures.
NOTE
The meter and number of measures in a pattern that contains data cannot be
changed. If you try to change these values, the message “NOT EMPTY” will
momentarily appear on the display.
■ Adjusting the Click
The RY20 has a built-in click sound which sounds on each beat of the
measure to serve as a rhythmic guide when you record in Real-time
Mode. You can change both the volume and the quantization of the
click sound.
Select the Click display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] button until the
1 display indicates “CLICK”.
PAGE – PAGE +
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
QUANTIZE
LEVEL
MAIN A
Set the volume by rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
2 buttons.
The default volume level is “15”. The range is from “00” to “15”.
NOTE
Pressing the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons simultaneously resets the level to “00”.
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Set the quantization by using the [ > ] cursor button to change the focus to
3 the “QUANTIZE” prompt. Change the value by rotating the Jog Dial or
using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
The default quantization is quarter note. The quantization values are:
• = quarter note.
• = eighth note.
• = 16th note.
NOTE
Changing the click level or quantization in Pattern Record Mode also changes it in
Song Record Mode.
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Other Pattern Functions
6 Other Pattern Functions

There are additional functions in Pattern Play Mode, helping you to
precisely complete your own patterns.
■ Swing
Swing gives your patterns a looser, “swing” feel by slightly delaying

the even-numbered eighth or 16th notes. Each pattern can be
programmed with a different swing setting. You can modify the swing
at anytime, while the RY20 is stopped or during playback.
Press the [PATTERN] button to put the RY20 into Pattern Mode. Select a
1 pattern by rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
PATTERN
Select the Swing display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] button. The display
2 indicates “SWING” and the current value (“OFF”) flashes.
PAGE – PAGE +
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
QUANTIZE
MAIN A
Set the swing by rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
3
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NOTE
The “SWING” indicator will appear on the top of the LCD when any swing
parameter other than “OFF” is selected. It will remain lit for the selected pattern as
long as a swing function is active.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
SWING
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
QUANTIZE
MAIN A
The range is from “51%” to “99%” or “OFF”.
The default quantization is eighth notes. To change the quantization press

4 the [ > ] cursor button to change the focus to the “QUANTIZE” prompt.
Change the value by rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
buttons.
The values are = eighth notes or = 16th notes.
NOTE
Pressing the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons simultaneously resets both the Swing and
Quantize values to their default.
■ Groove
Groove adds a human rhythm feel by changing the velocity, timing, or

quantization values of a pattern. Each pattern can be programmed
with a different groove setting. You can modify the groove at anytime,
while the RY20 is stopped or during playback.
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Select the Groove display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] button until the
2 display indicates “GROOVE” and the current value (“OFF”) flashes.
PAGE – PAGE +
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
QUANTIZE
LEVEL
TIMING
MAIN A
Select the groove by rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
3 buttons.
NOTE
The “GROOVE” indicator will appear on the top of the LCD when any groove
parameter other than “OFF” is selected. It will remain lit for the current pattern as
long as a groove function is active.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
GROOVE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
QUANTIZE
LEVEL
TIMING
MAIN A
The default is “OFF”. There are 14 groove types, each modifies your
pattern in different ways:
HevyE Increase the velocity of notes that fall on the beat and
Heavy Even decrease the velocity of all other notes. Delay the
even-numbered beats.
Hevy2 Increase the velocity of notes that fall on the beat and
Heavy 2nd decrease the velocity of all other notes. Delay the
second beat of each measure.
Hevy4 Increase the velocity of notes that fall on the beat and
Heavy 4th decrease the velocity of all other notes. Delay the
fourth beat of each measure.
SnapE If there is a snare on the even-numbered beats, repeat

Snap Even it after a delay of an eighth note, a dotted eighth note,
or a sixth note. Any note on an even-numbered beat is
shifted forward in time.
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Snap2 If there is a snare on the second beat of the measure,

Snap 2nd repeat it after a delay of an eighth note, a dotted
eighth note, or a sixth note. Any note on the second
beat of each measure is shifted forward in time.
Snap4 If there is a snare on the fourth beat of the measure,

Snap 4th repeat it after a delay of an eighth note, a dotted
eighth note, or a sixth note. Any note on the fourth
beat of each measure is shifted forward in time.
Snp2V Increase the velocity of the first note of a group of

Snap 2nd and eighth note, eighth note triplet, or 16th note hi-hat,
Velocity Change ride, cup, and percussion beats. Decrease the velocity
of the last note of the group. If there is a snare on the
second beat, repeat it after a delay of an eighth note,
a dotted eighth note, or a sixth note.
OfBtE Decrease the velocity of the first note of a group of

Off Beat and Even eighth note, eighth note triplet, or 16th note hi-hat,
Delay ride, cup, and percussion beats. Increase the velocity
of the last note of the group. Delay the even-numbered
beats.
OfBt2 Decrease the velocity of the first note of a group of

Off Beat and 2nd eighth note, eighth note triplet, or 16th note hi-hat,
of the last note of the group. Delay the second beat of
each measure.
OfBt4 Decrease the velocity of the first note of a group of

Off Beat and 4th eighth note, eighth note triplet, or 16th note hi-hat,
of the last note of the group. Delay the fourth beat of
each measure.
TrplD Increase the velocity of the first note of a eighth note

Triplet Delay triplet hi-hat, ride, cup, and percussion beat and
decrease the velocity of the last. Delay the last note of
the triplet.
TrplA Increase the velocity of the first note of a eighth note

Triplet Advance triplet hi-hat, ride, cup, and percussion beat and
decrease the velocity of the last. Shift the last note of
the triplet forward.
Loose If there is more than one note being played on a beat,

Loose delay each note by an equal amount, causing a smear
of the rhythm.
Squez Advance the timing of the notes in the first half of the
Squeeze quarter note and delay the notes in the last half.
Groove has “LEVEL”, “TIMING”, and “QUANTIZE” settings. Available

settings for each groove are shown on the display.
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All three settings can be reset to their default values by pressing the [ +1 ]
and [ –1 ] buttons simultaneously.
Change the focus to the “LEVEL” prompt using the [ > ] cursor button.
4
Modify the value by rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
5 buttons.
The range is from “01” to “16” (full effect).
NOTE
If the “LEVEL” setting is inactive, it is indicated with a value of “---” on the

display. Press the [ > ] cursor button again to skip the inactive setting.
Change the focus to the “TIMING” prompt using the [ > ] cursor button.
6
7 buttons.
The range is from “01” (slight delay) to “16” (extreme delay).
NOTE
If the “TIMING” setting is inactive, it is indicated with a value of “---” on the

display.
Change the focus to the “QUANTIZE” prompt using the [ > ] cursor button.
8
9 buttons.
The repeat values are:
• eighth note.
• 3 eighth note triplet.
• 16th note.
NOTE
If the “QUANTIZE” setting is inactive, the note icon at the right-center of the display
will be off.
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■ Velocity Modify
You can modify the velocity settings for an entire track. This function
allows you to change the rate of velocity and the offset from the
recorded values.
Select Velocity display page by pressing the [PAGE+] button until the
PAGE – PAGE +
2 display indicates “VELCTY” and the current rate flashes. Also notice that
one of the track “ ” indicators is lit.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
LEVEL
MAIN A
Select the track you wish to modify with the Track Select/Mute buttons.
OTHERS
3 When you press a button, the track “ ” indicator for the current track
switches off as the indicator corresponding to the selected track lights up.
HH
TRACK PATTERN
SELECT/ PAD BANK A CHASE
MUTE SD OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
BD
Alter the velocity rate by rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
4 buttons.
The default rate is “100%” which is the normal setting. The range is from
“000%” to “200%”. As you lower the rate below “100%”, all of the velocity
settings are correspondingly reduced. When you raise the rate above
“100%”, the velocity settings are correspondingly increased.
Change the focus to the “LEVEL” prompt using the [ > ] cursor button.
5
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6 buttons.
The default level is “00”. The range is from “–99” to “99”. The level value
controls how much the volume will be changed from its recorded value. As
the level is reduced, the volume of all the notes on the track is
correspondingly lowered. When you raise the level, the volumes are
correspondingly increased.
Select the next track you wish to modify with the Track Select/Mute
7 buttons.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
Repeat the above steps.
NOTE
You can reset each parameter to its default setting by pressing the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
buttons simultaneously.
■ Clearing a Pattern
Clearing data from a user/combination pattern is a flexible operation.

You can clear individual tracks or an entire section.
Select the Clear display page by pressing the DELETE [ CLEAR ] button. The
2 display indicates “CLEAR SURE?”. DELETE CLEAR
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
PATTERN
MAIN A
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NOTE
PAGE – PAGE + You can also select the Clear display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] or [ PAGE– ]
buttons.
Select the section of the pattern you want to clear. Press and hold the
3 [SECTION] button, then press the appropriate Drum Pad button. The
appropriate Section indicator lights up, for example, the “INTRO”
indicator.
Select the tracks you wish to clear with the Track Select/Mute buttons.
OTHERS
4 Notice as you press a button, the track “ ” indicator for the corresponding
track lights up.
HH
TRACK PATTERN
MUTE SD OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
BD
If you select a track by accident, just press the button again to switch it
off.
IMPORTANT
If you decide that you DO NOT want to clear the pattern, you can cancel this
operation by simply selecting another function. There are several ways to do this:
Press the [ PAGE+ ] or [ PAGE– ] buttons to select another display page.
Clear the selected tracks in the current section by pressing the [ ENTER ]
ENTER
5 button. The “END” prompt will momentarily appear on the LCD.
NOTE
If the selected pattern contains a lot of data, you may see the prompt
“PLEASE WAIT” as the RY20 clears the data from the pattern.
When you see the “END” prompt, the RY20 has finished clearing the
selected tracks.
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WARNING
When you press the [ ENTER ] button the clear operation will be performed. It is not
possible to recover data that you have lost by clearing the pattern.
PLEASE BE CERTAIN THAT THIS IS WHAT YOU INTEND TO DO.
NOTE
If you forget to select any tracks, the RY20 will prompt you with the error message
“SELECT TRACK”.
Select another section to clear by pressing the appropriate Drum Pad

6 button while holding the [SECTION] button.
NOTE
The preset patterns “000” to “049” cannot be cleared. Also note that the pad bank
selection and the tempo, swing, groove, and velocity settings of a user pattern
cannot be cleared.
WARNING
Turning the power off during the execution of the clear function may cause the
irretrievable loss of ALL user data.
■ Copying a Pattern
You can copy the data of any pattern to a user pattern numbered
“050” to “099”. This allows you, for example, to copy a preset pattern
into a user pattern where you can then modify it.
1 pattern to copy from by rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
buttons.
You can select any pattern from “000” to “149”. The pattern you just
selected is the Source Pattern.
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Select the Copy display page by pressing the INSERT [ COPY ] button. The
INSERT COPY 2 display reads “COPY SURE?”.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
PATTERN
INTRO
NOTE
You can also select the Copy display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] or [ PAGE– ]
buttons.
Select the pattern to copy to by rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and
3 [ –1 ] buttons.
The pattern you just selected is the Destination Pattern. You must select
a pattern from “050” to “099” as your destination pattern.
SECTION Select the section of the pattern you want to copy by pressing the
4 appropriate Drum Pad button while holding the [SECTION] button.
7 WARNING
SD Be careful not to overwrite a pattern accidentally. The “EMPTY” indicator will light
for pattern sections that have no data. If the destination pattern you have selected
MAIN A
already contains data, the copy function will overwrite that data on the selected
tracks.
Select the tracks you wish to copy with the Track Select/Mute buttons.
OTHERS
5 Notice as you press a button, the track “ ” indicator for the corresponding
track lights up.
HH
TRACK PATTERN
MUTE SD OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
BD
If you select a track by accident, just press the button again to switch it
off.
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Copy the selected tracks of the current section by pressing the [ ENTER ]
6 button. The prompt “END” will momentarily appear on the LCD.
NOTE
If the source pattern contains a lot of data, you may see the prompt “PLEASE WAIT”
as the RY20 copies the data to the destination pattern.
When you see the “END” prompt, the RY20 has completed copying the
selected tracks from the source pattern to the destination pattern.
IMPORTANT
If you decide that you DO NOT want to copy a pattern, you can cancel this
operation by simply selecting another function. There are several ways to do this:
WARNING
When you press the [ ENTER ] button, the copy operation will be performed. It is not
possible to recover data that you have lost by overwriting the pattern.
PLEASE BE CERTAIN THAT THIS IS WHAT YOU INTEND TO DO.
NOTE
If you forget to select any tracks, the RY20 will prompt you with the error message
“SELECT TRACK”.
Select another section to copy by pressing the appropriate Drum Pad SECTION
7 button while holding the [SECTION] button.
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The pad bank selection and the tempo, swing, groove, and velocity settings
SIDE
of the source pattern are copied to the destination pattern. STICK
MAIN B
NOTE
If you attempt to copy a track from the source pattern to a destination pattern that
already contains data and the destination pattern has a different time signature
from the source pattern, the message “TS NOT MATCH” will momentarily appear on
the display. This means the time signatures do not match. Select an empty
destination pattern or one with the same time signature as the source pattern.
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IMPORTANT
The error message “MEMORY FULL” may appear. See the important message on
page 33 for details.
WARNING
Turning the power off during the execution of the copy function may cause the
■ Setting the Pattern Name
This mode allows you to assign a name of up to five characters to a

user/combination pattern.
Select Name display page by pressing the [PAGE+] button until the display
2 indicates “NAME” and the name of the current pattern. Notice that the first
character is flashing.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
PATTERN
INTRO
The default name for all user patterns is “-----”.
Select the first character of the name by rotating the Jog Dial or by using
3 the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
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NOTE
The RY20 contains the following character set, allowing you to use numbers, upper
and lower case letters and symbols for your name.
(Space)
!”#$%&’()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX
YZ[¥]^_‘abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}→←
To move to the next character, press the [ > ] button. The second character
4 will flash. Change that character by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the
[ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
Repeat the previous step until you have finished creating the name for
5 your pattern.
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Recording a Song
7 Recording a Song
The RY20 can record 50 original songs, each consisting of as many
patterns as you want, in its internal memory. The internal memory
saves your pattern and song data even if the power is shut off. There
are two song record modes: Step Record Mode and Real-time Record
Mode.
■ Step Record Mode
In this mode you select patterns one at a time to create your song.
Press the [ SONG ] button to put the unit in Song Mode. Notice that the
SONG 1 “SONG” indicator is flashing above the current Song Number.
SONG
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
SONG PART
MEASURE
PATTERN
+ Select a song from “00” to “49” to record into by rotating the Jog Dial or by
2 using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
Song “50” is the demonstration song and cannot be edited. See page 12 for
demonstration song playback.
WARNING
–1 +1
Be careful not to overwrite a song accidentally. If a song is empty, the “PATTERN”
number is marked “---” indicating that there is no pattern data recorded. If the
song position you want to use already has pattern data in it, you may want to clear
the existing data before you start to record your new song. See page 77.
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3 lights and the “PATTERN” indicator flashes.
NOTE
The current Pattern is shown beside the flashing “PATTERN” indicator.
SONG
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
SONG PART
MEASURE
PATTERN
MAIN A
The following illustration points out some key indicators on the display
when the RY20 is in Song Record Mode.
SONG
Song number
PAD BANK A CHASE
Part number
OTHERS
HH
SD Measure number
BD
SONG PART
MEASURE
PATTERN
MAIN A
Pattern number
Current section
Song name
Select your first pattern by rotating the dial Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ]
4 or [ –1 ] buttons.
You can select any pattern from “000” to “149” to record into your song.
Select one of the six pattern sections. The default section is the last one
5 selected in Pattern Mode, for example “MAIN A”. SECTION
Press and hold the [SECTION] button. Then press the Drum Pad button for 6
the section you want to record, for example “INTRO”.
BD
The selected section of the pattern is automatically recorded at the INTRO
current part.
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Press the [FORWARD] button to select the next part to record.

6
NOTE
The “PART” number and “MEASURE” number prompts both get updated.
SONG
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
SONG PART
MEASURE
PATTERN
MAIN A
Part numbers that exceed “999” will be displayed without the fourth digit, for
example, part number 1001 will be displayed as “001”.
A measure number that exceeds “999” will also be displayed without the fourth
digit. For example, measure number 1001 will be displayed as “001.”.
Repeat the previous three steps to record the next part.

7
HINT
Most songs consist of an intro, a number of measures of verse and chorus,

optionally a bridge, and an ending. The patterns of the RY20 follow this design.
For example, start your song off with an “INTRO” section. Then select the “MAIN A”
section and record four parts. Record a single part of “FILL AB” and follow it with
two parts of “MAIN B”, a single part of “FILL BA” to make the transition back.
Record another four parts of “MAIN A”, then select “ENDING”.
Press the [FORWARD] button again.

8
NOTE
Again the “PART” number and “MEASURE” number prompts both get updated to
reflect the length of the latest pattern.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 until you have completed your song.

9
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NOTE
The [ TOP ] , [FORWARD] , and [BACKWARD] buttons can be used to move around the
song so that you can edit the parts you have recorded.
You can also record the selected section of the current pattern by pressing the
[ ENTER ] button. To record more than one part of a section, press the [ ENTER ]
button repeatedly until you have recorded the number of parts desired.
Entering Fills
You can select the precise point at which to insert one of the
transition sections, “FILL AB” or “FILL BA”.
Using the [FORWARD] or [BACKWARD] buttons, select the part (main section)
1 that you want the transition to appear in.
While holding down the [SECTION] button, press the Drum Pad button for
2 the transition section you want to play, for example the [9 - HH PEDAL]
SECTION
button to select “FILL AB”. The display changes as shown:

9
SONG HH
PAD BANK A CHASE
PEDAL
OTHERS
HH FILL AB
SD
BD
MEAS BEAT CLOCK
MEASURE
PATTERN
MAIN A
While still holding the [SECTION] button, rotate the Jog Dial or use the
3 [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons to select the precise point at which you want the
transition or fill to replace the currently selected (main) section.
The “MEAS|BEAT|CLOCK” indicators initially show the top of the selected

part. As you select the insert point, the indicators are updated to show
the exact timing of the beginning of the fill. If you select an insert point
which exceeds the number of measures of the selected part, the operation
will be ignored.
Before you attempt to perform this operation, there must be a “MAIN A”,
“MAIN B”, “INTRO”, or “ENDING” recorded in your song. If the current
section is empty, this operation is not possible.
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Stop recording by pressing the [RECORD] button again. The red Record LED
10 turns off and the RY20 returns to Song Mode.
NOTE
If you have recorded a long and complex song, the RY20 may need a short time to
arrange the data in its memory. In this case, the prompt “PLEASE WAIT” may
momentarily appear on the display,
IMPORTANT
Depending on the amount of data you have recorded, it may not be possible to fully
record all the available songs. If you run out of memory during recording, the error
message “MEMORY FULL” will appear on the display. If this happens, use the Song
Clear function described on page 77 to clear unwanted song data. The maximum
memory capacity is approximately 4,000 parts.
You may also want to use a MIDI data storage device such as the Yamaha MDF2
MIDI Data Filer to save your important data to floppy disk.
WARNING
Turning the power off while Song Record Mode is active may cause the irretrievable
loss of ALL user data.
Playing the Song
After you have recorded a song, you may want to check your work:
Press the [ PLAY ] button to start the song. The green Play LED will flash
1 in time with the current tempo setting and the song will begin playback.
NOTE
You can change the tempo as the song plays. The RY20 always remembers the last
tempo you entered for a song.
Press the [ STOP ] button to stop playing the song. The green Play LED
2 stops flashing.
See page 73 for more details about playing a song.
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■ Real-Time Record Mode
Recording a song in real-time mode allows you to listen to the patterns

as you record them.
Select a song and start recording by pressing the [RECORD] button. The red
1 Record LED lights and the “PATTERN” indicator flashes.
SONG
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
SONG PART
MEASURE
PATTERN
MAIN A
SECTION
Select the first section for your song by holding down the [SECTION] button
2 and pressing the Drum Pad button for the section you want to record.
6
Then select the first pattern by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the
BD
[ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
INTRO
Press the [ PLAY ] button to start real-time recording. The green Play LED
3 will flash in time with the current tempo setting, you will hear the click
sounds, and the RY20 will count down two measures.
SONG
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
SONG PART
MEASURE
PATTERN
MAIN A
When the countdown has completed, the RY20 will start playing the first
pattern. This pattern is recorded into the song.
NOTE
You can adjust both the volume level and the quantization of the click sound. Refer
to page 72.
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Select the next pattern by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and
4 [ –1 ] buttons.
Alternatively, you can select another section. Press and hold the [SECTION]
button. Then press the drum pad button for the next section you want to
record.
The “NEXT” indicator lights up until the current pattern or section has
finished playing.
SONG
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
SONG PART
MEASURE
PATTERN
NEXT
MAIN A
If the pattern or section you select is empty, the “EMPTY” indicator will
also light up.
PATTERN
NEXT
EMPTY
NOTE
If you selected the “INTRO” section, it will be recorded and automatically followed
by “MAIN A”.
If you select one of the two transition sections, “FILL AB” or “FILL BA”, they will
play (and be recorded) immediately. If the fill you select is “FILL AB”, it will be
followed by “MAIN B”. If the fill you select is “FILL BA”, it will be followed by
“MAIN A”. The fills behave the same as during pattern play. See page 16 for further
details.
If you select the “ENDING” section, the RY20 will play (and record) it and stop
real-time recording at the end of the section.
Repeat step 4 until you have recorded all the patterns and sections you
5 want.
Press the [ STOP ] button to stop real-time recording. The green Play LED
6 stops flashing. However, the RY20 is still in record mode, allowing you to
continue adding to your song.
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■ Setting the Tempo
Set the tempo for your new song.
Press the [TEMPO] button to place the unit in Tempo Mode. Adjust the
1 tempo by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons. TEMPO
The tempo can be set to any value from 40 to 250 beats per minute.
Press the [ SONG ] button to return back to Song Record Mode.

2
NOTE
Song Record Mode.
■ Deleting a Part
In Song Record Mode, you can delete a part from the current song.
1
Select the Delete Part display page by pressing the DELETE [ CLEAR ] DELETE CLEAR
button. The “DEL” indicator is lit and the prompt “SURE?” is displayed.
SONG
DEL PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
SONG PART
MEASURE
PATTERN
MAIN A
NOTE
You can also select this display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] button. PAGE – PAGE +
Select the part to be removed by stepping through the parts with the
2 [FORWARD] or [BACKWARD] button.
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Press the [ ENTER ] button to delete the part.

ENTER
3
WARNING
BE CERTAIN THAT THIS IS WHAT YOU INTEND BEFORE YOU PRESS THE
[ ENTER ] BUTTON.
IMPORTANT
If you decide that you DO NOT want to delete a part from the song, you can cancel
this operation by simply selecting another function.
Press the [ SONG ] button to return to Song Record Mode.
Cancel the recording by pressing the [RECORD] button.
Press the [ PAGE– ] button to return to Song Record Mode.

4
NOTE
If the selected part has no data, the message “PART EMPTY” will momentarily
appear.
■ Inserting a Part
In Song Record Mode, you can insert a part into the current song.
1
Select the Insert Part display page by pressing the INSERT [ COPY ] button.
INSERT COPY The “INS” indicator is lit and the prompt “SURE?” is displayed.
SONG
INS PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
SONG PART
MEASURE
PATTERN
MAIN A
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Recording a Song
NOTE
You can also select this display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] buttons. PAGE – PAGE +
Select the insert location by stepping through the parts with the [FORWARD]
2 or [BACKWARD] button.
Select a pattern to insert by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and
3 [ –1 ] buttons.
Alternatively, select another section to insert. Press and hold the [SECTION]
button. Then press the drum pad button for the section you want to
record.
Press the [ ENTER ] button to insert the part.

4 ENTER
NOTE
The new part is inserted BEFORE the current part.
IMPORTANT
If you decide that you DO NOT want to insert a part into the song, you can cancel
this operation by simply selecting another function.
Press the [ SONG ] button to return to Song Record Mode.
Cancel the recording by pressing the [RECORD] button.
NOTE
The error message “MEMORY FULL” may appear. For further details, refer to
page 66.
Press the [ PAGE– ] button to return to Song Record Mode.

5
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Recording a Song
■ Adjusting the Click
The RY20 has a built-in click which you can use as a “count-in” in
Real-time Record Mode. You can change both the volume and the
quantization of the click sounds.
Select the Click display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] button until the
PAGE – PAGE +
1 display indicates “CLICK”. Notice the current volume level flashing.
SONG
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
QUANTIZE
LEVEL
MAIN A
Set the volume by rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
2 buttons.
The default volume is “15”. The range is from “00” to “15”.
NOTE
Set the quantization by using the [ > ] cursor button to change the focus to
3 the “QUANTIZE” prompt. Change the value by rotating the Jog Dial or
The default quantization is quarter note. The quantization values are:
• = quarter note.
• = eighth note.
• = 16th note.
NOTE
Changing the volume level or quantization in Song Record Mode also changes it in
Pattern Record Mode.
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Playing the Songs
8 Playing the Songs
■ Playing a Song
Press the [ SONG ] button to put the RY20 into Song Mode. Select the song
1 you want to play by rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
SONG
buttons.
SONG
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
SONG PART
MEASURE
PATTERN
MAIN A
Press the [ PLAY ] button to start the song. The green Play LED will flash
2 in time with the current tempo setting and the song will begin playback.
NOTE
You can change the tempo as the song plays. See page 19 for further details. Also
see page 69 for recording an initial tempo for your song.
The RY20 always remembers the last tempo you entered for a song.
Press the [ STOP ] button to stop playing the song. The green Play LED
3 stops flashing.
Press the [ PLAY ] button again to start the song from the point at which it
4 was stopped.
NOTE
If you want to play the song from the beginning again, press the [ TOP ] button to
reset the position. Then press the [ PLAY ] button to play the song again.
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Selecting a Part
While the RY20 is stopped, you can select one of the parts of your song.
The [FORWARD] button steps forwards through the parts of the song. Each
time you press the button, the RY20 moves to the next part.
Press the [ PLAY ] button to start playback from the selected part.
SONG
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
SONG PART
MEASURE
PATTERN
MAIN A
NOTE
The [BACKWARD] button steps backwards through the parts of the song.
Other Song Play Functions
You can use the [ < ] and [ > ] cursor buttons to select other focus areas in
the Song Mode display page.
Select the “PART” prompt. This allows you to use the Jog Dial or the [ +1 ]
1 and [ –1 ] buttons to change the part number. Then press the [ PLAY ]
button to start playback from the selected part.
NOTE
This is an alternative method to using the [FORWARD] and [BACKWARD] buttons as

shown above.
Select the “MEASURE” prompt. This allows you to select a measure within a
2 song by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
Now you can start playback from the selected measure by pressing the
[ PLAY ] button.
Select the “PATTERN” prompt. Change the current pattern by rotating the
3 Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
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This allows you to temporarily change the pattern that is played by the
current song.
NOTE
This pattern change is not recorded in memory.
■ Chain and Repeat
The RY20 has two convenient functions for playing songs: Chain and
Repeat.
Repeat
Repeat causes the currently selected song to be played continuously.
Press the [ SONG ] button to put the RY20 into Song Mode.
1
Select the song you want to play by rotating the Jog Dial or using the
2 [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
Select the Repeat display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] or [ PAGE– ]

3 buttons. The display indicates “REPEAT”.
PAGE – PAGE +
SONG
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MAIN A
Change the value from “OFF” to “ON” by rotating the Jog Dial or using the
4 [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
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Notice that the icon changes in the top right corner of the LCD panel.
This indicates that the Repeat function is active.
NOTE
When Repeat is turned on, it applies to all the songs.
Cancel this mode by rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
5 buttons.
Chain
Chain allows you to play all the songs in order. If the next song is
empty, song play stops.
1
Select the song with which to start the chain playback by rotating the Jog
2 Dial or using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
Select the Chain display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] or [ PAGE– ] buttons.
3 The display indicates “CHAIN”.
SONG
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MAIN A
Change the value from “OFF” to “ON” by rotating the Jog Dial or using the
4 [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
Notice that the icon changes in the top right corner of the LCD panel.
This indicates that the Chain function is active.
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NOTE
When Chain is turned on, it applies to all the songs.
When you play the songs using the Chain function, the RY20 plays each
song in order until it encounters a song with no data or until it finishes
playing the last song.
Cancel this mode by rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
5 buttons.
Repeat and Chain
You can combine the Repeat and Chain functions. This allows continuous
playback of all the songs in order.
The icon in the top right corner of the LCD panel changes again.
This indicates that both the repeat and chain functions are selected and
active.
■ Clearing a Song
This function is used to remove all the song data from a song.
1
Select the Clear display page by pressing the DELETE [ CLEAR ] button. The
2 display reads “CLEAR SURE?”. Notice that the “SONG” prompt is flashing DELETE CLEAR
beside the currently selected song number.
SONG
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
SONG
MAIN A
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NOTE
You can also get to this display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] or [ PAGE– ] buttons.
Select a song to clear by rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
3 buttons.
Clear the song by pressing the [ ENTER ] button. The “END” prompt will
ENTER
4 momentarily appear on the LCD.
IMPORTANT
If you decide that you DO NOT want to clear the song, you can cancel this operation
by simply selecting another function. There are several ways to do this:
Press the [ SONG ] button to return to Song Mode.
NOTE
If the selected song contains a lot of data, you may see the prompt “PLEASE WAIT”
as the RY20 clears the data.
WARNING
When you press the [ ENTER ] button the clear operation will be performed. It is not
possible to recover data that you have lost by clearing or overwriting the song.
BE CERTAIN THAT THIS IS WHAT YOU INTEND TO DO.
NOTE
Clearing a song DOES NOT clear the pattern data from the patterns that were
included in the song. To clear the pattern data, refer to page 55.
WARNING
Turning the power off while clearing a song may cause the irretrievable loss of ALL
user data.
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■ Copying a Song
You can copy the data from any song to another song number.
Press the [ SONG ] button to put the RY20 into Song Mode. Select a song to
1 copy from by rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
The song you just selected is the Source Song.
Select the Copy display page by pressing the INSERT [ COPY ] button. The
2 display reads “COPY SURE?”. INSERT COPY
SONG
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
SONG
MAIN A
NOTE
You can also get to this display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] or [ PAGE– ] buttons.
Select the song to copy to by rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and
3 [ –1 ] buttons.
The song you just selected is the Destination Song. You must select a song
from “00” to “49” as your destination song.
WARNING
Be careful not to overwrite a song accidentally. The “EMPTY” indicator will light for
songs that contain no data. If the destination pattern you have selected already
contains data, the copy function will replace that data.
Copy the song by pressing the [ ENTER ] button. The “END” prompt will
4 momentarily appear on the LCD.
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IMPORTANT
If you decide that you DO NOT want to copy a song, you can cancel this operation
by simply selecting another function. There are several ways to do this:
Press the [ SONG ] button to return to Song Mode.
NOTE
If the source song contains a lot of data, you may see the prompt “PLEASE WAIT” as
the RY20 copies the data to the destination song.
NOTE
The message “MEMORY FULL” may appear on the display. See the important
message on page 66 for further details.
WARNING
When you press the [ ENTER ] button the copy operation will be performed. It is not
possible to recover data that you have lost by overwriting the song.
BE CERTAIN THAT THIS IS WHAT YOU INTEND TO DO.
WARNING
Turning the power off during execution of the copy function may cause the
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■ Name that Song
This mode allows you to assign a name of up to five characters to a

song.
Press the [ SONG ] button to put the RY20 into Song Mode. Select a song by
1 rotating the Jog Dial or using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
Select the Name display page by pressing the [PAGE+] button until the
2 display reads “NAME” and shows the name of the current song. Notice that
the first character is flashing.
SONG
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
SONG
MAIN A
The default name for all songs is “-----”.
NOTE
(Space)
To move to the next character, press the [ > ] button. The second character
4 will flash. Change that character by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the
[ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
Repeat the previous step until you have finished creating the name for
5 your song.
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Modifying the Drum Kits
9 Modifying the Drum Kits

The RY20 contains 300 realistic tunable voices including drums,
effected drums, percussion of all kinds, and basses.
You will find a detailed description of the layout of the drum kits on the
RY20 in the section “Playing the Pads” starting on page 21.
The RY20 has 20 preset drum kits and 20 user drum kits. Each drum kit
has five drum pad banks and a bass pad bank. Each drum pad bank has a
set of 12 pads, which means each drum kit has 60 drum voice locations.
The bass pad bank has a five-octave range bass or pitched voice. This
means that each kit has a 60-key keyboard.
The user drum kits “20” to “39” initially contain the same data as the
preset drum kits “00” to “20” respectively.
IMPORTANT
When you attempt to change the voice assignment or any of the parameters of the
preset drum kits, numbered “00” to “19”, the message “PRESET” will momentarily
appear on the display. You cannot modify any of the parameters or voice
assignments for a preset drum kit.
However, the Pad Sensitivity and Chase functions affect the entire system. You can
also copy one of the kits to a user kit. You can then modify all the settings in the
user location.
IMPORTANT
Please be aware that the parameter changes you make for Volume Level, Stereo
Pan, Pitch, Decay, the Sensitivity modes, Voice Polyphony, and Alternate Group are
assigned to each pad, NOT to each voice. Therefore, when you change the voice
assignment to a pad, the current parameter settings are still active for the newly
selected voice.
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■ Assigning Voices to Each Pad
The first step in defining a drum kit is to assign voices to the drum
pads.
Select a User Drum Kit
Place the RY20 in Drum Kit Mode by pressing the [DRUM KIT] button. Note
1 that the “DRUM KIT” indicator at the top of the display is lit.
DRUM KIT
PATTERN DRUM KIT

PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
DRUM KIT
MAIN A
NOTE
From the initial display page of Drum Kit Mode, pressing the [DRUM KIT] button
will switch the RY20 back to the previously selected main mode, such as Pattern or
Song Play Mode or one of the recording modes.
From the other display pages of Drum Kit Mode, pressing the [DRUM KIT] button
will switch to the mode’s initial display page.
+
Select a user drum kit from “20” to “39” by rotating the Jog Dial or by
NOTE
Use one of the user locations from “20” to “39” to create your own customized drum
kit. As shipped from the factory, the user drum kits contain the same data as the –1 +1
drum kits “00” to “19”.
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Select a Pad Bank
Press the [PAD BANK] button to switch the RY20 to Pad Bank Mode.
PAD BANK
1
NOTE
From the initial display page of Pad Bank Mode, pressing the [PAD BANK] button
will switch the RY20 back to the previously selected main mode, such as Pattern or
Song Play Mode or one of the recording modes.
Select a Pad Bank from “A” to “E” by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the
2 [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MAIN A
NOTE
The selected Pad Bank indicator will be shown at the top of the display.
PAD BANK C CHASE
You can also select the Bass Pad Bank. With the RY20 in Pad Bank Mode,
PAGE – PAGE +
press the [PAGE+] button to access the Type display page. Change the type
from “DRUM” to “BASS” by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and
[ –1 ] buttons.
NOTE
When you switch the RY20 to “BASS”, the Pad Bank indicator also changes.
PAD BANK BASS CHASE
Press the [PAGE–] button to select the octave. The display shows the current
octave range. Select an octave range from “OCT-2” to “OCT+2” by rotating
the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
IMPORTANT
If you change any of the following drum kit parameters on a drum pad, it is
changed for all the pads in the Bass Pad Bank.
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Assigning Voices
Press the [DRUM KIT] button to return to Drum Kit Mode.

1 DRUM KIT
Select the Assign display page by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–] buttons.
2 Notice that the voice assignment for the current drum pad is flashing.
PAGE – PAGE +
PATTERN DRUM KIT

PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
DRUM KIT
PAD
MAIN A
Press the drum pad you want to modify. The pad number on the display
3 changes to the new drum pad. The voice assignment for that pad is also
shown on the display.
Select a voice from the 300 available to assign to the current pad by
4 rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
HINT
You can also select a drum pad by changing the focus area.
Press the [ > ] cursor button until the “PAD” indicator starts flashing, select another
pad with the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons, then press the [ < ]
cursor button until the focus has returned to the voice assignment.
Complete your drum kit by repeating the steps shown above with the
5 other drum pads. When you have finished assigning voices to the current
Pad Bank of your Drum Kit, select another Pad Bank and continue
assigning voices.
NOTE
You can assign any of the 300 voices of the RY20 to any drum pad. If you have
selected the Bass Pad Bank, the voice will act as a “pitched” voice. However, some of
the voices may not produce a distinguishable effect. You can only select ONE voice
for all the drum pads in the Bass Pad Bank.
Press the [PAGE–] button to return to Drum Kit Mode.

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HINT
A quick way to return to the main level in any mode is to simply press its function
button again. For example, to return to Drum Kit Mode from one of its display
pages, just press the [DRUM KIT] button.
■ Volume Level
Set the volume level for a drum pad.
Select the Level display page by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–] button. The
PAGE – PAGE +
1 display reads “LEVEL” and the current level flashes.
PATTERN DRUM KIT

PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
DRUM KIT
PAD
MAIN A
Press the pad you want to modify after selecting the Pad Bank.
2
Adjust the level of the pad by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ]
The volume level setting ranges from “00” to “15”. As you adjust the level,
tap the pad to listen to the level changes.
NOTE
Each pad in your drum kit can be set with a different level setting unless you have
selected the Bass Pad Bank. The bass or pitched voice is assigned one level for the
entire bank.
You can use the [ < ] and [ > ] cursor buttons to access the “LEVEL”,
“DRUM KIT” and “PAD” settings.
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■ Stereo Pan
Define the stereo pan for a drum pad.
Select the Pan display page by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–] buttons . The
1 display reads “PAN” and the current pan setting flashes.
PAGE – PAGE +
PATTERN DRUM KIT

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DRUM KIT
PAD
MAIN A
2
Set the pan for the selected pad by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the
3 [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
The pan setting can be “OFF” or range from “-7” (extreme left) to “+7”
(extreme right). A setting of “+7” results in the output of the selected voice
coming from the right channel only, while a setting of “-7” pans fully left.
A setting of “0” is stereo centre.
NOTE
Even though a voice is panned fully to one channel, you may still hear that voice in
the other channel due to the effects processing performed by the built-in DSP.
All drum voices have a pre-assigned pan. Selecting “OFF” uses that value.
–1 +1
Pressing the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons simultaneously resets the pan to the
“OFF” setting.
NOTE
Each pad in your drum kit can be set with a different pan setting unless you have
selected the Bass Pad Bank. The bass or pitched voice is assigned one pan for the
entire bank.
You can use the [ < ] and [ > ] cursor buttons to access the “PAN”,
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■ Pitch
The RY20 can adjust the pitch of its voices over a range of four
octaves, two octaves above and two below the centre frequency.
Select the Pitch display page by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–] buttons.
PAGE – PAGE +
1 The display reads “PITCH” and the current pitch flashes.
PATTERN DRUM KIT

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DRUM KIT
PAD
MAIN A
2
Adjust the pitch of the pad by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ]
You can adjust the pitch from “-2400” cents (minus two octaves) to
“+2400” cents (plus two octaves) in increments of 10 cents (100 cents = 1
semitone).
NOTE
Some of the voices may not produce an audible effect.
–1 +1 Pressing the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons simultaneously resets the pitch to

“0000”.
NOTE
If you have selected the Bass Pad Bank, you assign the pitch change for the entire
bank. Each pad still plays a different pitch, but the pitch of all the pads is shifted
by the adjusted setting.
You can use the [ < ] and [ > ] cursor buttons to access the “PITCH”,
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■ Decay
The decay setting is used to modify voices, such as cymbals, that have
a longer decay.
Select the Decay display page by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–] buttons.
1 The display reads “DECAY” and the current value flashes.
PAGE – PAGE +
PATTERN DRUM KIT

PAD BANK A CHASE
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DRUM KIT
PAD
MAIN A
2
Adjust the decay of the pad by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ]
The range is from “+7” to “-7”.
NOTE
Pressing the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons simultaneously resets the decay to “0”. –1 +1
NOTE
If you have selected the Bass Pad Bank, the decay setting applies to all the pads.
You can use the [ < ] and [ > ] cursor buttons to access the “DECAY”,
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■ Sensitivities
The RY20 allows you to set four sensitivity parameters. These

parameters determine the effect of tapping a drum pad harder (with
increasing velocity) on the output sound.
NOTE
Level Sensitivity
The harder you tap a drum pad, the louder its voice will sound.
Select the Level Sensitivity parameter by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–]

PAGE – PAGE +
1 button. The display reads “SENS” and “LVL”. The current level flashes.
PATTERN DRUM KIT

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DRUM KIT
PAD
MAIN A
2
Adjust the level sensitivity of the drum pad by rotating the Jog Dial or by
The range is from “0” to “3”. Depending on the Pad Sensitivity setting (see
page 98), adjusting this setting affects how loud a voice will sound the
harder you tap its corresponding drum pad.
+1
Volume
+2
+3
Velocity
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When the level sensitivity is set to a value of “0”, an increase in velocity

will not change the volume.
Pressing the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons simultaneously resets the level –1 +1

sensitivity to “3”.
NOTE
If you have selected the Bass Pad Bank, the level sensitivity setting applies to all the
pads.
You can use the [ < ] and [ > ] cursor buttons to access the “SENS LVL”,
Pitch Sensitivity
This parameter controls how much the pitch of a voice will shift as the
velocity with which you tap its drum pad increases.
Select the Pitch Sensitivity parameter by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–]

1 button. The display reads “SENS” and “PCH”.
PAGE – PAGE +
PATTERN DRUM KIT

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DRUM KIT
PAD
MAIN A
2
Adjust the pitch sensitivity of the pad by rotating the Jog Dial or by using
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The range is from “0” to “3”. Depending on the Pad Sensitivity setting (see
page 98), adjusting this setting changes how much the pitch of a voice will
shift up as the velocity with which you tap the drum pad increases.
+3
Pitch
+2
+1
0 Velocity
–1 +1 Pressing the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons simultaneously resets the pitch

NOTE
If you have selected the Bass Pad Bank, the pitch sensitivity setting applies to all
the pads.
You can use the [ < ] and [ > ] cursor buttons to access the “SENS PCH”,
Decay Sensitivity
The decay of a voice can also be modified by the velocity of the drum
pad tap.
Select the Decay Sensitivity parameter by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–]

PAGE – PAGE +
1 buttons. The display reads “SENS” and “DCY”.
PATTERN DRUM KIT

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DRUM KIT
PAD
MAIN A
2
Adjust the decay sensitivity of the voice by rotating the Jog Dial or by
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The range is from “+3” to “-3”. Depending on the Decay (see page 89) and
Pad Sensitivity (see page 98) settings, adjusting this setting affects the
way the decay changes as the velocity with which you tap the drum pad
changes.
+3
+
+2
+1
Decay
0 Velocity
-1
-2
-3
Pressing the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons simultaneously resets the decay –1 +1

NOTE
If you have selected the Bass Pad Bank, the decay sensitivity setting applies to all
the pads.
You can use the [ < ] and [ > ] cursor buttons to access the “SENS DCY”,
Balance Sensitivity
Some of the voices of the RY20 are two-layered. For example, a snare
drum will have both a center snare and a rim shot voice. The balance
sensitivity controls how much of the second sound is heard as the pad
is tapped harder.
Select the Balance Sensitivity parameter by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–]

1 buttons. The display reads “SENS” and “BAL” and the current balance
PAGE – PAGE +
flashes.
PATTERN DRUM KIT

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DRUM KIT
PAD
MAIN A
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2
Adjust the balance sensitivity of the voice by rotating the Jog Dial or by
The range is from “+3” to “-3”. Depending on the setting of the Pad
Sensitivity (see page 98), this setting affects the balance of the voice, as
the pad is tapped harder.
The following diagram illustrates the effects of the different settings on

two-element voices.
SENS=0 SENS=+1 SENS=+2 SENS=+3

E1 (element1)
E1 E1 E1
Volume
Volume
Volume
Volume
E2 (element2) E2
E2
E2
Velocity Velocity Velocity Velocity
SENS=-1 SENS=-2 SENS=-3
E2 E2 E2
Volume
Volume
Volume
E1
E1
E1
Velocity Velocity Velocity
NOTE
If the balance sensitivity setting is not applicable to the voice currently assigned to
the pad, the display shows “--” to indicate that this parameter cannot be changed.
–1 +1 Pressing the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons simultaneously resets the balance

NOTE
If you have selected the Bass Pad Bank, the balance sensitivity setting applies to all
the pads.
You can use the [ < ] and [ > ] cursor buttons to access the “SENS BAL”,
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■ Voice Polyphony
When voice polyphony is on, the voice continues to play, even if you
have triggered two events consecutively. This allows you to play voices
with a long decay, such as crash cymbals, without cutting off the tail
end of the previous cymbal sound.
To adjust the polyphony of the drum pad, select the Polyphonic display
1 page by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–] button. The display reads “POLY”.
PAGE – PAGE +
PATTERN DRUM KIT

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DRUM KIT
PAD
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2
The voice polyphony of the drum pad is either “OFF” or “ON”. Set the value
3 by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
NOTE
This mode applies to the individual voices, not the overall instrument.
The voice polyphony setting applies to all the pads if you selected the Bass Pad
Bank.
You can use the [ < ] and [ > ] cursor buttons to access the “POLY”,
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■ Alternate Group
You can assign individual voices to a group. This function is similar to

turning polyphony off, except in this case the effect is used with
interacting voices. For example, you can use the alternate group to
create a more realistic effect with the various hi-hat voices in your kit.
Select the Alternate Group display page by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–]
PAGE – PAGE +
1 buttons. The display reads “ALTER” and the current group flashes.
PATTERN DRUM KIT

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DRUM KIT
PAD
MAIN A
2
Select a group by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
3 buttons.
You have seven groups to choose from. The range is “OFF” or from “1” to
“7”. Pressing the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons simultaneously resets the setting
to “OFF”.
NOTE
In a real drum set, you would never hear the sound of a closed hi-hat at the same
time as an open hi-hat. If you assign both of these instruments to one of the
available alternate groups, the closed and open hi-hat sounds will not sound
together, even if you play the pads at the same time. This means you can play the
open hi-hat, then “close” the hi-hat by playing the closed hi-hat pad.
The RY20 has individual voices for each hi-hat sound. To achieve a realistic effect,
group the three hi-hat pads together into an alternate group.
You can use the [ < ] and [ > ] cursor buttons to access the “ALTER”,
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■ Note/Trigger Driven
You can set each drum pad to receive Note-Off information. Once
“NOTE” Driven is selected, its sound is cut immediately when you
release the pad or when the internal sequencer or an external MIDI
device sends a Note Off message.
Select the Note Driven display page by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–]
1 button. The display reads “DRIVEN” and the current status flashes.
PAGE – PAGE +
PATTERN DRUM KIT

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DRUM KIT
PAD
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2
The Note Driven value of a drum pad is either “TRIG” or “NOTE”. Select a
3 value by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
When the Note-Off is received, the sound is cut off immediately.
Trigger Driven
NoteOn
NoteOff
Note Driven
NOTE
If the Driven setting is not applicable to the voice currently assigned to the pad, the
display shows “-----” to indicate that this parameter cannot be changed. In this
case, the voice is fixed to the Note Driven setting. Refer to the Voice List shown on
page 124
You can use the [ < ] and [ > ] cursor buttons to access the “DRIVEN”,
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■ Pad Sensitivity
You can modify the velocity response of the pads with the pad
sensitivity function. Unlike the preceding parameters, this setting
affects the entire system.
Select the Pad Sensitivity display page by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–]
PAGE – PAGE +
1 button. The display indicates “PADSNS” and the current curve flashes.
PATTERN DRUM KIT

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MAIN A
Select the pad sensitivity by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and
2 [ –1 ] buttons.
The RY20 has four pad sensitivity settings: “EASY”, “LINER” (Linear),
“HARD”, and “CONST” (Constant):
• EASY sets the drum pads to the most sensitive level. You do not
have to tap very hard to get a louder sound.
• LINER is a linear setting.
• HARD requires you to tap the drum pads firmly in order to get a
louder sound.
• CONST (Constant) turns off velocity sensitivity.
Velocity
Velocity
Velocity
Velocity
Strength Strength Strength Strength
Easy Linear Hard Constant
The velocity setting affects every pad in all the drum kits.
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■ Chase
The Chase function controls whether the RY20 uses the currently
selected Drum Kit or the Drum Kit that was used to record the
pattern, to play back a pattern. Like the Pad Sensitivity, the Chase
function affects the entire system.
Select the Chase display page by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–] button.
1 The display indicates “CHASE”. The current mode flashes.
PAGE – PAGE +
PATTERN DRUM KIT

PAD BANK A CHASE
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MAIN A
The chase mode is either “ON” (the default) or “OFF”. Change the mode by
2 rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
When you turn the chase mode off, notice that the “CHASE” indicator on
the “PAD BANK” row also switches off.
PATTERN DRUM KIT

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MAIN A
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■ Copy
This function lets you copy the current drum kit to another user kit.
Place the unit in Drum Kit Mode by pressing the [DRUM KIT] button. Select
DRUM KIT
1 the drum kit to copy from by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and
[ –1 ] buttons.
The kit you just selected is the Source Kit.
PAGE – PAGE +
Select the Copy display page by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–] buttons
2 until the display reads “COPY SURE?”. Notice that the “DRUM KIT” indicator
is flashing.
PATTERN DRUM KIT

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DRUM KIT
MAIN A
Select a drum kit from “20” to “39” to copy to by rotating the Jog Dial or by
The kit you just selected is the Destination Kit.
NOTE
You can only copy to the user drum kits “20” to “39”.
You CANNOT use the [ COPY ] button in this case.
If you want to exit this operation without performing the copy, press the [DRUM KIT]
button or select another display page with the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–] button.
ENTER To initiate the copy, press the [ ENTER ] button. The “END” prompt will
momentarily appear on the display when the copy has finished.
WARNING
When you press the [ ENTER ] button, the copy operation will be performed. It is not
possible to recover data that you have lost.
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■ Name
The name function allows you to assign a five character name to the
drum kit you have just modified.
Place the unit in Drum Kit Mode by pressing the [DRUM KIT] button. Select
1 a drum kit by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
DRUM KIT
PAGE – PAGE +
Select the Name display page by pressing the [PAGE+] button until the
2 display reads “NAME” and displays the name of the current drum kit.
Notice that the first character is flashing.
PATTERN DRUM KIT

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DRUM KIT
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NOTE
(Space)
To move to the next character, press the [ > ] cursor button. The second
4 character will flash. Change that character by rotating the Jog Dial or by
Repeat the previous step until you have finished creating your drum kit
5 name.
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Changing the Effects
10 Changing the Effects

The RY20 contains a built-in DSP that is capable of a wide variety of
reverb and delay effects.
■ Enabling Effects
If you have a rack of reverbs, delays, and other effects devices, you
may want to use just the drum sounds of the RY20. The first display
page of the Effect Mode allows you to quickly and conveniently bypass
the DSP effects, switching from a “wet” sound to a “dry” sound.
Put the RY20 in Effect Mode by pressing the [EFFECT] button. Notice that
EFFECT
1 the “EFFECT” indicator is switched on as is the “EFFECT” prompt and that
the current setting is flashing.
PATTERN EFFECT
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MAIN A
NOTE
From the initial display page of the Effect Mode, pressing the [EFFECT] button will
switch the RY20 back to the previously selected main mode, such as Pattern or Song
Play Mode or one of the recording modes.
+ From the other display pages of the Effect Mode, pressing the [EFFECT] button will
switch to the initial display page of the mode.
Switch from effect “ON” to effect “BYPAS” (bypass) by rotating the Jog Dial
2 or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
–1 +1 The RY20 is shipped with the Effect Mode “ON”. This setting applies to all
the Drum Kits.
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■ Select the Effect Type
The RY20 provides you with 10 different types of effect. You can apply
a different effect to each drum kit. However, any changes you make to
the effect settings for the preset drum kits are temporary. (The preset
drum kits have predefined effect settings)
Select the Type display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] or [ PAGE– ] button.
1 The current effect flashes under the “TYPE” prompt.
PAGE – PAGE +
PATTERN EFFECT
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Set the desired type by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
2 buttons.
The effect types are:
HALL1 A midsize concert hall.
HALL2 A large concert hall.
ROOM1 A large room.

Reverb
ROOM2 A small room.
PLAT1 A rapidly attenuating plate reverb.
PLAT2 A rigid plate echo.
DELY1 A stereo delay with the delay and reverb connected

in parallel.

in series.
Delay DELY3 A stereo delay with the delay and reverb connected
in parallel. The delay time is synchronized to the
tempo.

in series. The delay time is synchronized to the
tempo.
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■ Send Level
The send level is the amount of signal being sent to the DSP for
processing. It is set for each individual drum pad.
Select the Send Level display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] or [ PAGE– ]
PAGE – PAGE +
1 button. The current level flashes under the “SNDLVL” prompt.
PATTERN EFFECT
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DRUM KIT
PAD
MAIN A
Press the pad you want to modify.

2
HINT
You can also select another drum kit or pad by changing the focus area with the
[ > ] cursor button, then selecting a drum kit or pad by rotating the Jog Dial or by
Set the send level by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
3 buttons.
The range is from “0” to “7”.
A level of “7” is the maximum signal level and a level of “0” sends no signal
to the DSP.
NOTE
You can change the Send Level for the individual pads of the preset drum kits.
Your altered settings will stay in effect until you select another drum kit.
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■ Return Level
The return level is the amount of processed effect from the DSP.
Select the Return Level display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] or [ PAGE– ]
1 button. The current level flashes under the “RTNLVL” prompt.
PAGE – PAGE +
PATTERN EFFECT
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DRUM KIT
MAIN A
Set the return level by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
2 buttons.
The range is from “00” to “31”. A level of “31” is the maximum signal level
and a level of “00” turns off the parameter.
HINT
Judicious use of the return level will give you a reasonably clean sound. A high
return level generates a lot of reflected sound.
NOTE
You can change the Return Level for the preset drum kits. Your altered setting will
stay in effect until you select another drum kit.
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■ Reverb Time
The reverb time is the amount of time it takes for the reverberation
simulation to completely subside.
Select the Reverb Time display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] or [ PAGE– ]
PAGE – PAGE +
1 button. The current level flashes under the “R.TIME” prompt.
PATTERN EFFECT
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DRUM KIT
MAIN A
Set the reverb time by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
2 buttons. The range is from “00” to “31”.
NOTE
With a setting at or near “00”, the reverberation ends quickly, giving you an
artificial, metallic effect. Using a higher setting, for example at or near “31”, causes
the reverberation to go on for a long time.
You can change the Reverb Time for the preset drum kits. Your altered setting will
stay in effect until you select another drum kit.
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■ Feedback Gain
This setting affects the amount of delay signal being fed back to the
DSP. The higher the value you select, the greater the number of
delayed repeats is produced.
Select the Feedback Gain display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] or

1 [ PAGE– ] button. The current level flashes under the “F.GAIN” prompt.
PAGE – PAGE +
PATTERN EFFECT
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DRUM KIT
MAIN A
NOTE
Feedback gain can only be applied to the delay effects. When the reverberation
effects are selected, “--” is displayed.
Set the feedback gain by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the
2 [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons. The range is from “00” to “31”.
NOTE
You can change the Feedback Gain for the preset drum kits. Your altered setting
will stay in effect until you select another drum kit.
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■ Delay Time
In this mode, you can adjust the right and left channel delays.
Select the Delay Time display page by pressing the [ PAGE+ ] or [ PAGE– ]
PAGE – PAGE +
1 button. The current levels are displayed under the “D.TIME” prompt with
the left channel level flashing.
PATTERN EFFECT
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NOTE
As with feedback gain, the delay time setting can only be applied to the delay
effects. When the reverberation effects are selected, “-- --” is displayed.
Set the left channel delay time by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the
2 [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
For the delays “DELY1” and “DELY2”, the range is “00” to “99”. These
settings change the length of the delay loop for each channel. A low value
sets a short loop while a high value sets a long loop.
The other two delays, “DELY3” and “DELY4”, use synchronized delays:
T0 Sets a 32nd note triplet delay.

3
T1 Sets a 32nd note delay.
T2 Sets a 16th note triplet delay.

3
T3 Sets a 16th note delay.
T4 Sets an eighth note triplet delay.

3
T5 Sets an eighth note delay.
Change the focus to the right channel delay time by pressing the [ > ]
3 cursor button. Set its value by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ]
and [ –1 ] buttons.
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HINT
For the most realistic effect, you should try to use slightly different values for each
of the two channels.
NOTE
You can change the Delay Time for the preset drum kits. Your altered setting will
stay in effect until you select another drum kit
IMPORTANT
The delays, “DELY3” and “DELY4”, may not be synchronized with the tempo if you
slow the tempo down too far. This is because the RY20 can only work within a
maximum delay time of approximately 380 milliseconds.
The synchronized delays may be incorrectly reproduced when they are controlled
through an external MIDI device’s clock.
Changing the tempo during playback while using the synchronized delays may
momentarily mute the sounds.
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MIDI Functions
11 MIDI Functions
The RY20 is a fully functional MIDI instrument. It can send or receive
MIDI data through its MIDI IN and OUT connectors. You can play its
voices from another instrument or you can use it to control other MIDI
devices, such as keyboards or tone generators. You can connect your
RY20 to a MIDI data storage device, such as the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI
Data Filer, to perform back-ups of your valuable pattern, song and
drum pad data.
■ MIDI Sync
This mode determines whether the RY20 timing is synchronized by its

own internal clock or by an external MIDI clock.
Put the RY20 in MIDI Mode by pressing the [ MIDI ] button. Notice that the
MIDI
1 “MIDI” indicator is switched on. The current mode is flashing below the
“SYNC” prompt.
PATTERN MIDI
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NOTE
From the initial display page in MIDI Mode, pressing the [ MIDI ] button will switch
the RY20 back to the previously selected play mode, such as Pattern or Song Play
Mode. From the other display pages of MIDI Mode, pressing the [ MIDI ] button will
switch to the mode’s initial display page.
Please note that you CANNOT select MIDI Mode while the RY20 is playing or in
Pattern or Song Record Mode. You also cannot start Pattern or Song playback
while the RY20 is in MIDI Mode.
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MIDI Functions
Switch from “INT” (internal clock, the default) to “MIDI” (external MIDI
2 controller) by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.
+
If you are using the RY20 with an external sequencer, synthesizer, or

other MIDI device, set this function to “MIDI”. The external device must
be transmitting an appropriate MIDI clock signal. Note that the
“MIDI SYNC” indicator is lit up.
–1 +1
PATTERN MIDI
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IMPORTANT
When there is no external MIDI device, this function MUST be set to “INT”
(internal clock).
“INT” is the normal setting when the RY20 is being used by itself.
■ Drum Instruments MIDI Channel
Set the transmission and reception channel for the drum instruments.
A separate channel is provided for the bass instrument.
Select the Drum Instruments display page by pressing the [PAGE+] or

1 [PAGE–] button. The current channel flashes beside the “CH” prompt.
PAGE – PAGE +
PATTERN MIDI
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MIDI Functions
Select a channel by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]

2 buttons.
The channel choices are “01” to “16” and “OFF”. The default channel is
“10”. Pressing the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons simultaneously resets the
channel to “10”.
Use “OFF” if you do not want the RY20’s drum instruments to respond to
MIDI commands.
■ Bass Instrument MIDI Channel
Set the transmission and reception channel for the bass instrument.
Select the Bass Instrument display page by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–]
PAGE – PAGE +
1 button. The current channel flashes beside the “CH” prompt.
PATTERN MIDI
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Select a channel by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]

2 buttons.
Select “OFF” if you do not want the bass instruments to respond to MIDI
commands.
NOTE
If you select the same channel as the drum channel, the drum instruments are given
priority over the bass instruments.
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MIDI Functions
■ Program Change MIDI Channel
The RY20 receives program change messages from external MIDI

devices. They are used to change the drum kit number. Program
change messages are transmitted, for example, by a MIDI keyboard
whenever one of its voice selectors is pressed.
Select the Program Change display page by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–]
1 button. The current channel flashes beside the “CH” prompt.
PAGE – PAGE +
PATTERN MIDI
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MAIN A
Select a receive channel by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and
2 [ –1 ] buttons.
Select “OFF” if you do not want the RY20 to respond to program change
messages.
Refer to the Drum Kit List on page 122 for the program change numbers
exclusive to each drum kit.
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MIDI Functions
■ MIDI Note Assignment
The RY20 has four types of note number tables. Each table contains a
list of the drum pads and the corresponding MIDI note number.
MIDI Note Tables
Select the Note Table display page by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–]
PAGE – PAGE +
1 button. The current table flashes below the “NT TBL” prompt.
PATTERN MIDI
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MAIN A
Select a table by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]

2 buttons.
The RY20 has four note tables: “PREST”, “USER1”, “USER2”, and “USER3”.
The default is “PREST”, the preset table. The preset table is set to GM
(General MIDI) Level1, to enable communication with external GM
devices.
NOTE
You must select one of the user tables, “USER1” to “USER3”, in order to change the
note assignments in the next display page.
Factory Set Values:
PREST GM (General MIDI Level 1)
USER1 GM (same as PREST but available for editing)
USER2 Yamaha RX series
USER3 Keyboard linear (Note 36 = Pad 0 to Note 95 = Pad 59)
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MIDI Functions
MIDI Note Numbers
Select the Note Number display page by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–]
1 button. The current note number flashes next to the “NT” prompt.
PAGE – PAGE +
PATTERN MIDI
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
PAD
MAIN A
Press the drum pad you want to modify.

2
Change the MIDI note number of the current pad by rotating the Jog Dial
For the drum pads from “000” to “059” (the drum voices) you can assign
an individual MIDI note number in the range of “000” to “127” or “OFF”.
For the drum pads from “060” to “119” (the bass voices) you can assign a
MIDI note number in the range of “000” to “127”. However, all the note
numbers will be affected by the change. (The note number range depends
on which pad you select.)
NOTE
You can use Pad Bank Mode to select another group of drum pads. See page 84 for
instructions regarding Pad Bank Mode.
An alternative method is to press the [ > ] cursor button to change the focus to the
pad prompt (the “PAD” indicator starts flashing). Select a pad with the Jog Dial or
by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons, then press the [ < ] cursor button to change the
focus back to the note assignment.
NOTE
If you are modifying the drum voices and did not select one of the user tables with
the previous display page, you will see the error message “PRESET” when you
attempt to modify the table. The preset table contains the mapping for General
MIDI drum voices and cannot be changed. However, if you are modifying the bass
voice, you can change the value of the preset table.
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MIDI Functions
■ Volume and Expression
MIDI Volume
The volume setting is used to control the volume level of the

individual MIDI channels: Drum and Bass.
PAGE – PAGE +
Select the Volume display page by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–] button.
1 The current instrument flashes below the “VOLUME” prompt.
PATTERN MIDI
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MAIN A
Select the instrument “DR” (drums) or “BS” (bass) by rotating the Jog Dial
Change the focus area to the volume data by pressing the [ > ] cursor
3 button.
Change the volume by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ]
4 buttons.
The default is “127”. The range is “000” to “127”.
NOTE
The volume setting affects the sounds produced by tapping the drum pads, or note
events from the internal sequencer or an external MIDI device.
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MIDI Functions
MIDI Expression
The expression setting adds accentuation to the volume level of the

individual MIDI channels: Drum and Bass.
Select the Expression display page by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–]

1 button. The current instrument flashes below the “EXPRES” prompt.
PAGE – PAGE +
PATTERN MIDI
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MAIN A
Select the instrument “DR” (drums) or “BS” (bass) by rotating the Jog Dial
NOTE
If you changed the instrument on the previous display page, it will already be
changed on this page. In the same way, changing the instrument on this page
changes it on the previous display page.
Change the focus area to the expression data by pressing the [ > ] cursor
3 button.
Change the expression by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and
4 [ –1 ] buttons.
The default is “127”. The range is “000” to “127”.
NOTE
The expression setting affects the sounds produced by tapping the drum pads, or
note events from the internal sequencer or an external MIDI device.
The expression setting is always reset to the default when you turn on your RY20.
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MIDI Functions
■ Bulk Dump
The final MIDI function allows you to make back-ups of your RY20 by
dumping your pattern and song sequences and drum kit data to a
MIDI data filer such as the Yamaha MDF2.
Select the Bulk Dump display page by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE–]
PAGE – PAGE +
1 button.
PATTERN MIDI
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MAIN A
Press the [ ENTER ] button to execute the request. The prompt “BULK SEND”
ENTER 2 appears momentarily on the LCD followed by the prompt “END” when the
transmission has finished.
■ Receiving Bulk Data
The RY20 can also read back data which you had previously saved to
an external MIDI storage device.
Turn the RY20 on by pressing the Power switch ON. Select Song Play
1 Mode or Pattern Play Mode. (By default, the RY20 powers up in Pattern
Play Mode.)
IMPORTANT
Do NOT select one of the sub-functions. The RY20 cannot receive MIDI Bulk Data
when it is set to one of its sub-functions.
Send the bulk data from the external device.

2
For instructions about sending bulk data, please refer to the owner’s
manual for the external MIDI device.
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MIDI Functions
The message “RECEIV BULK” appears on the display during execution

of the data transmission.
PATTERN
PAD BANK A CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
MEASURE
PATTERN
MAIN A
WARNING
When the RY20 receives bulk data, it is stored in the same locations it was in when
it was dumped to the external MIDI data storage device. This means that any
pattern or song data which you recorded after performing the bulk dump will be
overwritten by the bulk receive.
BE SURE THIS IS WHAT YOU INTEND TO DO.
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Appendix
■ Total Reset Procedure
The following procedure can be used to reset ALL the RY20

parameters to their initial default settings. It will clear ALL the
patterns, songs, and kits you have created.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to save any data you want to keep on a MIDI data storage device such as the
Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer before you carry out the total reset procedure.
Turn the RY20 power OFF.

1
Press and hold both the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons. Turn the power back on.
–1 +1
2 “FACTRY SET” will momentarily appear on the display and the Record and
Play LEDs will flash.
PAD BANK
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
The “YAMAHA RY20” prompt will appear, then the instrument will default
to Pattern Play Mode.
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■ Pattern List
No Type LCD Name Name Time Signature No Type LCD Name Name Time Signature
0 Pop 8bPop 8-beat Pop 4/4 25 Dance House House 4/4
1 16bPp 16-beat Pop 4/4 26 DncPp Dance Pop 4/4
2 D.Pop Detroit Pop 4/4 27 B.C Black Contemporary 4/4
3 24Sf1 24-beat Shuffle 1 4/4 28 Tecno Techno 4/4
4 24Sf2 24-beat Shuffle 2 4/4 29 Acid Acid 4/4
5 Rock Rock1 Rock 1 4/4 30 Rap Rap 4/4
6 Rock2 Rock 2 4/4 31 DncSf Dance Shuffle 4/4
7 Rock3 Rock 3 4/4 32 R&R BgWgy Boogie Woogie 4/4
8 HRock Hard Rock 4/4 33 Swing Rag Ragtime 4/4
9 Metal Metal 4/4 34 Swing Swing 4/4
10 RckSf Rock Shuffle 4/4 35 BeBop BeBop 4/4
11 RkBgy Rock Boogie 4/4 36 JWalz Jazz Waltz 3/4
12 5/4Rk 5/4 Rock 5/4 37 Fusion Fusn1 Fusion 1 4/4
13 7/8Rk 7/8 Rock 7/8 38 Fusn2 Fusion 2 4/4
14 Ballad Bald1 Piano Ballad 4/4 39 Fusn3 Fusion Shuffle 4/4
15 Bald2 R&B Ballad 4/4 40 Latin Mambo Mambo 4/4
16 Bald3 Ballad 4/4 41 Samb1 Samba 4/4
17 Bald4 6/8 Ballad 4/4 42 Samb2 Jazz Samba 4/4
18 Bald5 Analog Ballad 4/4 43 Bossa Bossa Nova 4/4
19 Rhythm Blues 6/8 Blues 4/4 44 ChCha Cha Cha 4/4
20 & Blues Gspl1 6/8 Gospel 6/8 45 Bomba Bomba 4/4
21 Gspl2 Fast Gospel 4/4 46 Caribbe Rege1 Reggae 1 4/4
22 Funk Funk 4/4 47 an Rege2 Reggae 2 4/4
23 Dance Disco Disco Funk 4/4 48 Ska Ska 4/4
24 Euro EuroBeat 4/4 49 Clyps Calypso 4/4
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■ Drum Kit List
Preset Kit Number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Program No. 0 1 2 3 4 5 8 16 17 24
User Kit Number 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
(defaults) Program No. 64 65 66 67 68 69 72 80 81 88
LCD Name Stand Balad Pops R&B Funk Regae Room Rock Power Elctr
Kit Name Standard Ballad Pops Rhythm Funk Reggae Room Rock Power Electronic
& Blues
Effect HALL1 HALL2 ROOM1 ROOM2 ROOM2 HALL1 ROOM1 PLAT1 PLAT2 HALL1
Pad No. Note No. Note
0 48 C2 TDryH TRomH TDryH TDryH TDryH Ethn1 TRomH TPwrH TPwrH TElc1
1 47 B1 TDryM TRomM TDryM TDryM TDryM Ethn1 TRomM TPwrM TPwrM TElc1
2 45 A1 TDryL TRomL TDryL TDryL TDryL Ethn1 TRomL TPwrL TPwrL TElc1
3 43 G1 TDryF TRomF TDryF TDryF TDryF Ethn1 TRomF TPwrF TPwrF TElc1
4 46 A#1 HOMid HOMid HOMid HOMid HOMid HOMid HOMid HOSt5 HOSt5 HOHi
5 59 B2 RdHi RdHi RdHi RdHi RdHi RdHi RdHi RdHi RdHi RdHi
6 36 C1 KDry3 KGat3 KTgt3 KDry3 KTgt5 KTgt6 KGat8 KGat2 KRck2 KElc3
7 38 D1 STgt5 SDry6 SPic1 SDry1 SPr8 STgt8 SPr5 SRck8 SPwr1 SElc1
8 37 C#1 Rim1 Rim1 Rim1 Rim1 Rim1 Rim1 Rim1 Rim1 Rim1 Rim1
9 44 G#1 HPedl HPedl HPedl HPedl HPedl HPedl HPedl HPedl HPedl HPedl
10 42 F#1 HCls1 HCls4 HCls1 HCls1 HCls1 HCls1 HCRom HCSt2 HCSt2 HCls1
11 49 C#2 Crsh1 Crsh1 Crsh1 Crsh1 Crsh1 Crsh1 Crsh1 Crsh3 Crsh3 Crsh1
12 35 B0 KTgt3 KDry3 KDry2 KJaz6 KDry3 KTgt3 KGat4 KGat9 KGat7 KElc1
13 40 E1 SPic2 SRck5 SPr6 SPic3 SPic3 SRim2 SPr9 SRck5 SRck5 TElc2
14 50 D2 TDryH TRomH TDryH TDryH TDryH Ethn1 TRomH TPwrH TPwrH TElc1
15 41 F1 TDryF TRomF TDryF TDryF TDryF Ethn1 TRomF TPwrF TPwrF TElc1
16 25 C#0 BrTap BrTap BrTap BrTap BrTap BrTap BrTap BrTap BrTap BrTap
17 27 D#0 BrSlp BrSlp BrSlp BrSlp BrSlp BrSlp BrSlp BrSlp BrSlp BrSlp
18 33 A0 KDry2 KDry1 KGat2 KDry1 KGat2 KDry1 KAmb1 KRck1 KGat2 KGat2
19 31 G0 SDry4 SRck2 SDry4 SDry4 SPr11 SPr1 SAmb2 SRck2 SPwr2 SElc2
20 34 A#0 SRim1 SRim3 SRim2 SRim5 SRim2 SRim5 SRim2 SRim2 SPr9 STgt8
21 29 F0 SRoll SRoll SRoll SRoll SRoll SRoll SRoll SRoll SRoll SRoll
22 26 D0 BrSwL BrSwL BrSwL BrSwL BrSwL BrSwL BrSwL BrSwL BrSwL BrSwL
23 28 E0 BrSwH BrSwH BrSwH BrSwH Revrs BrSwH BrSwH BrSwH BrSwH Revrs
24 67 G3 AgogH AgogH AgogH AgogH AgogH AgogH AgogH AgogH AgogH AgogH
25 68 G#3 AgogL AgogL AgogL AgogL AgogL AgogL AgogL AgogL AgogL AgogL
26 83 B4 JBell JBell JBell JBell JBell JBell JBell JBell JBell JBell
27 84 C5 BelTr BelTr BelTr BelTr BelTr BelTr BelTr BelTr BelTr BelTr
28 51 D#2 RdMd RdMd RdMd RdMd RdMd RdMd RdLo RdMd RdMd RdMd
29 53 F2 Cup1 Cup1 Cup1 Cup1 Cup1 Cup1 Cup1 Cup2 Cup2 Cup1
30 80 G#4 TriM TriM TriM TriM TriM TriM TriM TriM TriM TriM
31 81 A4 TriO TriO TriO TriO TriO TriO TriO TriO TriO TriO
32 56 G#2 Cowbl Cowbl Cowbl Cowbl Cowbl Cowbl Cowbl Cowbl Cowbl Cowbl
33 55 G2 Spls1 Spls1 Spls1 Spls1 Spls1 Spls2 Spls1 Spls1 Spls1 Spls2
34 52 E2 Chns1 Chns1 Chns1 Chns1 Chns1 Chns1 Chns1 Chns1 Chns1 Chns1
35 57 A2 Crsh2 Crsh2 Crsh2 Crsh2 Crsh2 Crsh2 Crsh2 Crsh5 Crsh5 Crsh2
36 65 F3 TmblH TmblH TmblH TmblH TmblH TmblH TmblH TmblH TmblH TmblH
37 66 F#3 TmblL TmblL TmblL TmblL TmblL TmblL TmblL TmblL TmblL TmblL
38 78 F#4 CuicM CuicM CuicM CuicM CuicM CuicM CuicM CuicM CuicM ScrH
39 79 G4 CuicO CuicO CuicO CuicO CuicO CuicO CuicO CuicO CuicO ScrL
40 71 B3 WhstH WhstH WhstH WhstH WhstH WhstH WhstH WhstH WhstH WhstH
41 72 C4 WhstL WhstL WhstL WhstL WhstL WhstL WhstL WhstL WhstL WhstL
42 60 C3 BongH BongH BongH BongH BongH BongH BongH BongH BongH BongH
43 61 C#3 BongL BongL BongL BongL BongL BongL BongL BongL BongL BongL
44 62 D3 CongM CongM CongM CongM CongM CongM CongM CongM CongM CongM
45 63 D#3 CongH CongH CongH CongH CongH CongH CongH CongH CongH CongH
46 64 E3 CongL CongL CongL CongL CongL CongL CongL CongL CongL CongL
47 54 F#2 Tmbrn Tmbrn Tmbrn Tmbrn Tmbrn Tmbrn Tmbrn Tmbrn Tmbrn Tmbrn
48 76 E4 WdBlH WdBlH WdBlH WdBlH WdBlH WdBlH WdBlH WdBlH WdBlH WdBlH
49 77 F4 WdBlL WdBlL WdBlL WdBlL WdBlL WdBlL WdBlL WdBlL WdBlL WdBlL
50 75 D#4 Clave Clave Clave Clave Clave Clave Clave Clave Clave Clave
51 30 F#0 Casta Casta Casta Casta Casta Casta Casta Casta Casta HighQ
52 58 A#2 Vibra Vibra Vibra Vibra Vibra Vibra Vibra Vibra Vibra Vibra
53 32 G#0 Stick Stick Stick Stick Stick Stick Stick Stick Stick Stick
54 73 C#4 GuirS GuirS GuirS GuirS GuirS GuirS GuirS GuirS GuirS GuirS
55 74 D4 GuirL GuirL GuirL GuirL GuirL GuirL GuirL GuirL GuirL GuirL
56 69 A3 Cabas Cabas Cabas Cabas Cabas Cabas Cabas Cabas Cabas Cabas
57 70 A#3 Marac Marac Marac Marac Marac Marac Marac Marac Marac Marac
58 82 A#4 Shakr Shakr Shakr Shakr Shakr Shakr Shakr Shakr Shakr Shakr
59 39 D#1 Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap
60~119 BFngr BFngr BFngr BPick BSlp1 BFngr BFngr BPick BPick BFngr
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Preset Kit Number 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Program No. 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 40 48
User Kit Number 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
(defaults) Program No. 89 90 91 92 93 94 96 97 104 112
LCD Name Analg Dance Rap Tech SE1 SE2 Jazz Fusin Brush Class
Kit Name Analog Dance Rap Techno Sound Sound Jazz Fusion Brush Classic
Effect1 Effect2
Effect HALL1 PLAT1 PLAT1 PLAT1 HALL1 PLAT2 ROOM2 PLAT2 HALL1 HALL2
Pad No. Note No. Note
0 48 C2 TAn1 TElc1 TElc1 TElc1 TAn1 Ethn1 TJazH TDryH TBrsH TJazH
1 47 B1 TAn1 TElc1 TElc1 TElc1 TAn1 Ethn1 TJazM TDryM TBrsM TJazM
2 45 A1 TAn2 TElc1 TElc1 TElc1 TAn2 Ethn1 TJazL TDryL TBrsL TJazL
3 43 G1 TAn2 TElc1 TElc1 TElc1 TAn2 Ethn1 TJazF TDryF TBrsF TJazF
4 46 A#1 HOAn HOHi HOHi HOHi HOAn HOAn HOMid HOHi HOMid HOMid
5 59 B2 RdLo RdHi RdHi RdLo RdLo Botl2 RdHi RdHi RdBr OCymC
6 36 C1 KAn5 KAn3 KVoc2 KTec1 KVoc1 KTec7 KJaz3 KTgt1 KJaz4 GrnCs
7 38 D1 SAn1 SPr10 STgt3 SAn6 SSfx5 TSE1 SDry4 SPic2 BrSlp SDry4
8 37 C#1 RimA1 Rim1 Rim1 RimA1 RimA1 Botl1 Rim2 Rim1 Rim2 Rim2
9 44 G#1 HCAn2 HPedl HPedl HPedl HCAn2 HCAn2 HPedl HPedl HPedl HPedl
10 42 F#1 HCAn1 HCls1 HCls1 HCls1 HCAn1 HCAn1 HCSt1 HCSt2 HCls1 HCSt1
11 49 C#2 AnCrs Crsh1 Crsh1 Crsh1 AnCrs Mnstr Crsh1 Crsh5 Crsh1 OCymO
12 35 B0 KAn7 KElc2 KVoc1 KTec5 KSfx1 KSfx1 KJaz6 KDry2 KJaz2 GrnCs
13 40 E1 SAn3 STgt1 SSfx7 SSfx2 SSfx6 Taiko STgt5 STgt5 BrTap STgt8
14 50 D2 TAn1 TElc1 TElc1 TElc1 TAn1 Ethn1 TJazH TDryH TBrsH TJazH
15 41 F1 TAn2 TElc1 TElc1 TElc1 TAn2 Ethn1 TJazF TDryF TBrsF TJazF
16 25 C#0 BrTap BrTap BrTap BrTap BrTap BrTap BrTap BrTap BrTap BrTap
17 27 D#0 BrSlp BrSlp BrSlp BrSlp BrSlp BrSlp BrSlp BrSlp BrSlp BrSlp
18 33 A0 KVoc5 KGat5 KGat2 KTec6 KTec7 BgPip KJaz4 KDry1 KDry1 KJaz4
19 31 G0 SAn10 SAn6 SAn10 SAn9 SSfx3 Botl1 STgt7 SDry5 BrSlp STgt7
20 34 A#0 STgt4 SRim4 STgt8 STgt4 TSE2 SVoc3 SRim3 SRim1 BrSwH SRim3
21 29 F0 SRoll SRoll SRoll SRoll SRoll SRoll SRoll SRoll SRoll SRoll
22 26 D0 BrSwL BrSwL BrSwL BrSwL BrSwL BrSwL BrSwL BrSwL BrSwL BrSwL
23 28 E0 Revrs Revrs Revrs Revrs Revrs Revrs BrSwH BrSwH BrSwH BrSwH
24 67 G3 AgogH AgogH AgogH AgogH AgogH AgogH AgogH AgogH AgogH AgogH
25 68 G#3 AgogL AgogL AgogL AgogL AgogL AgogL AgogL AgogL AgogL AgogL
26 83 B4 JBell JBell JBell JBell JBell JBell JBell JBell JBell JBell
27 84 C5 BelTr BelTr BelTr BelTr BelTr BelTr BelTr BelTr BelTr BelTr
28 51 D#2 RdMd RdMd RdMd RdMd CymE3 SFX4 RdMd RdLo RdLo OCymC
29 53 F2 Cup1 Cup1 Cup1 Cup1 Gong2 Bomb2 Cup1 Cup1 Cup1 CrRol
30 80 G#4 TriM TriM TriM TriM Botl2 SFX2 TriM TriM TriM TriM
31 81 A4 TriO TriO TriO TriO Ethn1 SFX3 TriO TriO TriO TriO
32 56 G#2 AnCow AnCow Cowbl AnCow AnCow AnCow Cowbl Cowbl Cowbl Cowbl
33 55 G2 Spls2 Spls2 Spls2 Spls3 Spls2 Shot2 Spls1 Spls1 Spls1 Spls1
34 52 E2 Chns2 Chns1 Chns1 Chns1 Chns2 SFX5 Chns1 Chns1 Chns1 Chns1
35 57 A2 Crsh1 Crsh2 CymE2 Crsh1 CrRol WBell Crsh2 Crsh2 Crsh2 OCymO
36 65 F3 TmblH TmblH TmblH TmblH TmblH TmblH TmblH TmblH TmblH TmblH
37 66 F#3 TmblL TmblL TmblL TmblL TmblL TmblL TmblL TmblL TmblL TmblL
38 78 F#4 ScrH ScrH ScrH ScrH ScrH ScrH CuicM CuicM CuicM CuicM
39 79 G4 ScrL ScrL ScrL ScrL ScrL ScrL CuicO CuicO CuicO CuicO
40 71 B3 WhstH WhstH WhstH WhstH WhstH WhstH WhstH WhstH WhstH WhstH
41 72 C4 WhstL WhstL WhstL WhstL WhstL WhstL WhstL WhstL WhstL WhstL
42 60 C3 BongH BongH BongH BongH BongH BongH BongH BongH BongH BongH
43 61 C#3 BongL BongL BongL BongL BongL BongL BongL BongL BongL BongL
44 62 D3 AnCgH CongM CongM AnCgH AnCgH AnCgH CongM CongM CongM CongM
45 63 D#3 AnCgM CongH CongH AnCgM AnCgM AnCgM CongH CongH CongH CongH
46 64 E3 AnCgL CongL CongL AnCgL AnCgL AnCgL CongL CongL CongL CongL
47 54 F#2 Tmbrn Tmbrn Tmbrn Tmbrn Tmbrn Tmbrn Tmbrn Tmbrn Tmbrn Tmbrn
48 76 E4 WdBlH WdBlH WdBlH WdBlH WdBlH WdBlH WdBlH WdBlH WdBlH WdBlH
49 77 F4 WdBlL WdBlL WdBlL WdBlL WdBlL WdBlL WdBlL WdBlL WdBlL WdBlL
50 75 D#4 AnClv Clave Clave AnClv AnClv AnClv Clave Clave Clave Clave
51 30 F#0 HighQ HighQ HighQ HighQ HighQ HighQ Casta Casta Casta Casta
52 58 A#2 Vibra Vibra Vibra Vibra Vibra Vibra Vibra Vibra Vibra Vibra
53 32 G#0 Stick Stick Stick Stick Stick Stick Stick Stick Stick Stick
54 73 C#4 GuirS GuirS GuirS GuirS GuirS GuirS GuirS GuirS GuirS GuirS
55 74 D4 GuirL GuirL GuirL GuirL GuirL GuirL GuirL GuirL GuirL GuirL
56 69 A3 Cabas Cabas Cabas Cabas Cabas Cabas Cabas Cabas Cabas Cabas
57 70 A#3 AnMrc Marac Marac AnMrc AnMrc AnMrc Marac Marac Marac Marac
58 82 A#4 Shakr Shakr Shakr Shakr Shakr Shakr Shakr Shakr Shakr Shakr
59 39 D#1 Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap
60~119 BSyn2 BSyn1 BSyn2 BSyn2 BSyn2 BSyn2 BAco BFngr BAco BAco
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■ Voice List
No LCD Name Name Elements Note Off No LCD Name Name Elements Note Off
0 KTgt1 Tight kick 1 1 74 SLgt6 Light snare 6 1
4 KTgt5 Tight kick 5 2 78 STgt1 Tight snare 1 2
5 KTgt6 Tight kick 6 2 79 STgt2 Tight snare 2 2
6 KDry1 Dry kick 1 1 80 STgt3 Tight snare 3 2
10 KJaz1 Jazz kick 1 1 84 STgt7 Tight snare 7 1
11 KJaz2 Jazz kick 2 2 85 STgt8 Tight snare 8 1
12 KJaz3 Jazz kick 3 2 86 SRim1 Rim snare 1 1
16 KRck1 Rock kick 1 2 90 SRim5 Rim snare 5 1
17 KRck2 Rock kick 2 2 91 SRck1 Rock snare 1 2
18 KGat1 Gate kick 1 2 92 SRck2 Rock snare 2 2
25 KGat8 Gate kick 8 2 99 SPwr1 Power snare 1 2
26 KGat9 Gate kick 9 2 100 SPwr2 Power snare 2 2
27 KAmb1 Ambient kick 1 2 101 SPwr3 Power snare 3 2
28 KAmb2 Ambient kick 2 2 102 SPr1 Processed snare 1 2
29 KAmb3 Ambient kick 3 2 103 SPr2 Processed snare 2 2
30 KAn1 Analog kick 1 2 104 SPr3 Processed snare 3 2
38 KTec1 Techno kick 1 2 112 SPr11 Processed snare 11 2
39 KTec2 Techno kick 2 2 113 SAmb1 Ambient snare 1 2
42 KTec5 Techno kick 5 2 116 SAn1 Analog snare 1 1
45 KElc1 Electronic kick 1 2 119 SAn4 Analog snare 4 2
50 KSfx1 SFX kick 1 2 124 SAn9 Analog snare 9 2
51 KSfx2 SFX kick 2 2 125 SAn10 Analog snare 10 2
52 KVoc1 Voice kick 1 2 126 SElc1 Electronic snare 1 2
53 KVoc2 Voice kick 2 2 127 SElc2 Electronic snare 2 2
54 KVoc3 Voice kick 3 2 128 SSfx1 SFX snare 1 1
57 GrnCs Gran cassa 2 131 SSfx4 SFX snare 4 2
58 SDry1 Dry snare 1 1 132 SSfx5 SFX snare 5 2
61 SDry4 Dry snare 4 1 135 SVoc1 Voice snare 1 1
66 SPic1 Piccolo snare 1 1 140 SVoc6 Voice snare 6 1
67 SPic2 Piccolo snare 2 1 141 SRoll Snare roll 1 Fixed
68 SPic3 Piccolo snare 3 2 142 BrTap Brush tap 1
69 SLgt1 Light snare 1 2 143 BrSlp Brush slap 1
70 SLgt2 Light snare 2 2 144 BrSwL Brush swirl low 1 Fixed
71 SLgt3 Light snare 3 2 145 BrSwH Brush swirl high 2 Fixed
72 SLgt4 Light snare 4 2 146 Rim1 Rim shot 1 2
73 SLgt5 Light snare 5 1 147 Rim2 Rim shot 2 2
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No LCD Name Name Elements Note Off No LCD Name Name Elements Note Off
148 RimA1 Analog rim 1 2 224 TElc1 Electronic tom 1 2
149 RimA2 Analog rim 2 2 225 TElc2 Electronic tom 2 2
150 HCls1 Closed hi-hat 1 1 226 TSE1 SE tom 1 2
151 HCls2 Closed hi-hat 2 2 227 TSE2 SE tom 2 1
152 HCls3 Closed hi-hat 3 1 228 Casta Castanet 1
153 HCls4 Closed hi-hat 4 2 229 Clap Hand clap 1
154 HCRom Room closed hi-hat 2 230 Tmbrn Tambourine 2
155 HCAmb Ambient closed hi-hat 2 231 Cowbl Cowbell 1
156 HCSt1 SET closed hi-hat 1 1 232 Vibra Vibraslap 1
157 HCSt2 SET closed hi-hat 2 2 233 BongH Bongo high 1
158 HCSt3 SET closed hi-hat 3 2 234 BongL Bongo low 1
159 HOSt4 SET open hi-hat 4 1 235 CongM Conga high mute 1
160 HOSt5 SET open hi-hat 5 1 236 CongH Conga high 1
161 HOMid Open hi-hat mid 1 237 CongL Conga low 2
162 HOHi Open hi-hat high 1 238 TmblH Timbale high 2
163 HOMt1 Open hi-hat mute 1 1 239 TmblL Timbale low 2
164 HOMt2 Open hi-hat mute 2 1 240 AgogH Agogo high 2
165 HPedl Pedal hi-hat 1 241 AgogL Agogo low 2
166 HCAn1 Analog closed hi-hat 1 1 242 Cabas Cabasa 1
167 HCAn2 Analog closed hi-hat 2 1 243 Marac Maracas 1
168 HOAn Analog open hi-hat 1 244 WhstH Samba whistle high 2 Fixed
169 RdHi Ride cymbal high 2 245 WhstL Samba whistle low 2 Fixed
170 RdMd Ride cymbal mid 2 246 GuirS Guiro short 1
171 RdLo Ride cymbal low 2 247 GuirL Guiro long 1 Fixed
172 RdBr Brush ride cymbal 2 248 Clave Claves 2
173 Cup1 Ride cymbal cup 1 2 249 WdBlH Wood block high 2
174 Cup2 Ride cymbal cup 2 2 250 WdBlL Wood block low 2
175 Cup3 Ride cymbal cup 3 2 251 CuicM Cuica mute 1
176 Cup4 Ride cymbal cup 4 2 252 CuicO Cuica open 1
177 Crsh1 Crash cymbal 1 1 253 TriM Triangle mute 1
178 Crsh2 Crash cymbal 2 1 254 TriO Triangle open 1
179 Crsh3 Crash cymbal 3 1 255 Shakr Shaker 1
180 Crsh4 Crash cymbal 4 2 256 JBell Jingle bell 2
181 Crsh5 Crash cymbal 5 2 257 BelTr Bell tree 1
182 Spls1 Splash cymbal 1 1 258 AnCow Analog cowbell 1
183 Spls2 Splash cymbal 2 2 259 AnCgH Analog conga high 2
184 Spls3 Splash cymbal 3 2 260 AnCgM Analog conga mid 2
185 Chns1 Chinese cymbal 1 2 261 AnCgL Analog conga low 2
186 Chns2 Chinese cymbal 2 2 262 AnMrc Analog maracas 2
187 OCymO Orchestra cymbal open 1 263 AnClv Analog claves 2
188 OCymC Orchestra cymbal close 1 264 Stick Stick 1
189 CrRol Crash cymbal roll 1 Fixed 265 Click Click (square wave) 2
190 ChRol Chinese cymbal roll 1 Fixed 266 HighQ High Q 1
191 Revrs Reverse cymbal 2 Fixed 267 ScrH Scratch high 1
192 CymE1 Electronic cymbal 1 2 268 ScrL Scratch low 1
193 CymE2 Electronic cymbal 2 2 269 Fingr Finger 2
194 CymE3 Electronic cymbal 3 2 270 Taiko Taiko 2
195 AnCrs Analog crash cymbal 1 271 Ethn1 Ethnic 1 2
196 Gong1 Gong 1 2 272 Ethn2 Ethnic 2 2
197 Gong2 Gong 2 2 273 Botl1 Bottle 1 2
198 TDryH Dry tom high 2 274 Botl2 Bottle 2 2
199 TDryM Dry tom mid 2 275 S.Can Steel can 2
200 TDryL Dry tom low 2 276 TBell Twinkle bell 2
201 TDryF Dry tom floor 2 277 WBell Wind bell 2
202 TLgtH Light tom high 2 278 BgPip Big pipe 2
203 TLgtM Light tom mid 2 279 Shot1 Gun shot 1 2
204 TLgtL Light tom low 2 280 Shot2 Gun shot 2 2
205 TLgtF Light tom floor 2 281 Bomb1 Bomb 1 2
206 TRomH Room tom high 2 282 Bomb2 Bomb 2 2
207 TRomM Room tom mid 2 283 War War 2
208 TRomL Room tom low 2 284 Animl Animal 2
209 TRomF Room tom floor 2 285 Mnstr Monster 2
210 TPwrH Power tom high 2 286 SFX1 SFX 1 2
211 TPwrM Power tom mid 2 287 SFX2 SFX 2 2
212 TPwrL Power tom low 2 288 SFX3 SFX 3 2
213 TPwrF Power tom floor 2 289 SFX4 SFX 4 2
214 TJazH Jazz tom high 1 290 SFX5 SFX 5 2
215 TJazM Jazz tom mid 1 291 SFX6 SFX 6 2
216 TJazL Jazz tom low 1 292 BFngr Fingered bass 1 Fixed
217 TJazF Jazz tom floor 1 293 BPick Picked bass 2 Fixed
218 TBrsH Brush tom high 1 294 BFles Fretless bass 1 Fixed
219 TBrsM Brush tom mid 1 295 BSlp1 Slap bass 1 2 Fixed
220 TBrsL Brush tom low 1 296 BSlp2 Slap bass 2 2 Fixed
221 TBrsF Brush tom floor 1 297 BSyn1 Synthe bass 1 2 Fixed
222 TAn1 Analog tom 1 1 298 BSyn2 Synthe bass 2 2 Fixed
223 TAn2 Analog tom 2 2 299 BAco Acoustic bass 1 Fixed
Note: Voices fixed to Note Driven cannot be changed to Trigger Driven. They always receive Note Off.
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■ Troubleshooting
If you encounter one of the problems listed below, please check the possible causes and
solutions before you assume that your RY20 is faulty.
Problem Possible Causes and Solutions

No sound Make sure the VOLUME control is turned up to a reasonable level.
The VOLUME control affects the level of both the OUTPUT jacks
and the PHONES jack.
Check the levels set in the MIDI functions, Volume and Expression
(seepage 116).
The level of the drum pad is set to zero (see page 86).
The pattern or song that you selected is empty.
The tracks of the selected pattern or song have been muted (see
page 20).
If you are using an external sound system, check the connections

between the RY20 and the sound system. Look for possible
connection failures or shorts.
Make sure the volume control(s) on your external sound system is

turned up to a reasonable level.
Make certain that the RY20 is properly connected to the Yamaha

AC adaptor that is included and that the power is turned ON.
Distorted sound Bad connections and faulty audio cables can cause distorted sound.
Make sure the cable plugs are clean and that all cable connections
are secure.
If your RY20 is connected to an external sound system, check that

the RY20 VOLUME control is not turned up too high, thereby
overloading the input to your sound system and causing distortion.
The pads produce sound, but the This problem is most likely caused by an improper MIDI Sync
songs or patterns will not play setting (see page 110). If you are not synchronizing the RY20 to an
external MIDI clock signal, make sure the MIDI Sync is set to
“INT” (internal clock).
If you are synchronizing the RY20 to an external MIDI device and

have set the MIDI Sync to “MIDI” (MIDI clock), make sure that the
MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDI device is properly
connected to the RY20 MIDI IN connector and that the external
device is transmitting an appropriate MIDI clock signal to the
RY20.
The RY20 does not respond to Check that the RY20 MIDI channels are set to match the channels
MIDI control of the controlling MIDI device. The RY20 has three MIDI channel
settings – drum channel (page 111), bass channel (page 112), and
program change channel (page 113). Make sure these parameters
are set properly for the type of MIDI control you are attempting.
Check your MIDI connections and cables carefully.
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■ LCD Messages
The following is a list of messages that the RY20 will display if errors or other conditions have
occurred.
PRESET You have attempted to change a parameter in a preset pattern, song or drum kit.
MEMORY The RY20 memory is full or almost full and the specified operation cannot be performed.
FULL Delete unwanted songs to make more memory available.
SELECT You have attempted to copy or clear a pattern without first selecting tracks. Select tracks
TRACK and try the operation again.
PART You have attempted to delete a part in Song Record Mode that was already empty.
EMPTY
NOT You have attempted to change the meter or number of measures in a pattern which
EMPTY contains data. Clear the pattern and try again.
TS NOT You have attempted to copy tracks to a pattern that has a time signature different from
MATCH that of the source pattern.
BUFFER Too much MIDI data is being received by the RY20 at one time. Reduce the amount of data
FULL that is being sent to the RY20.
BATT The built-in memory back-up lithium battery is running low. Take your RY20 to an
LOW authorized Yamaha Service Center to have the battery replaced.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE BACK-UP BATTERY YOURSELF.
DATA Unrecognizable MIDI data was received by the RY20. Make sure that all bulk data sent
ERROR to the RY20 conforms with the RY20 MIDI specifications.
TIME If a MIDI bulk data transfer fails to complete within a certain period of time, this error
OVER message will appear on the display.
MIDI The RY20 detected a MIDI overrun error in the incoming data. Check all relevant settings,
ERR1 then try sending the data again. If the error persists, check your MIDI cables and
connections.
MIDI The RY20 detected a MIDI framing error in the incoming data. Check all relevant settings,
ERR2 then try sending the data again. If the error persists, check your MIDI cables and
connections.
PLEASE The RY20 is busy performing the requested operation, for example, preparing to record,
WAIT rearranging its memory to complete a recording, etc.
The RY20 has just completed the requested operation, for example, finishing a recording,
END copying data, sending or receiving MIDI bulk data, etc.
BULK The RY20 is transmitting MIDI bulk data to an external device.

SEND
RECEIV The RY20 is receiving MIDI bulk data from a MIDI data storage device.
BULK
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■ Specifications
Tone Type AWM (Advanced Wave Memory)

Generator Polyphony 28-note
Voices 300
Digital Signal Type 6 Reverbs, 4 Delays
Processor Parameters On/Bypass; Send Level, Return Level, Reverb Time, Feedback Gain, Delay
Time
Sequencer Patterns Patterns 50 Presets, 50 Users, 50 Combinations
Sections Intro, Main A, Main B, Fill AB, Fill BA, Ending
Tracks Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Hi-hat, Others
Tempo 40 - 250
Note 96 Clocks per Quarter Note
Resolution
Pattern Play Initial Tempo, Swing, Groove (14 types), Velocity Modify,
Clear, Copy, Name
Pattern Record Quantize, Time Signature, Measure, Click, Delete;
Record Data (Level, Pad, Gate Time)
Songs Songs 50, Demo
Song Play Initial Tempo, Repeat, Chain, Clear, Copy, Name
Song Record Part, Part Delete, Part Insert, Click; Record Data
(Pattern, Section, Fill In Start Position)
Drum Kit Drum Kits 20 Presets, 20 Users
Parameters Assign, Level, Pan, Pitch, Decay, Sensitivities (Level, Pitch, Decay,
Balance), Voice Polyphony, Alternate Group, Trigger/Note Driven, Pad
Sensitivity, Chase, Copy, Name
Pad Banks 5 Drum Pad Banks (60 Pads), 1 Bass Pad Bank (60 Pads=5 Octaves)
Drum Pads 12 velocity Sensitive Pads
MIDI Parameters Sync., Drum/Bass Channels, Program Change, Note Number (4 Note
Tables), Drum/Bass Volumes, Drum/Bass Expressions, Bulk Send
Controls Power, Volume, Jog/Shuttle Dials, Mode Keys, Page+/Page-, Enter, +1/-1, d// c Cursors,
Record, Stop, Play, Top, Backward, Forward, Track Select/Mute, Section
Indicators Multi-function LCD (66 × 42mm), Play LED, Record LED
Connectors Headphones, Output (L/Mono and R), MIDI In/Out, DC In
Included PA-3 AC Adaptor (except in the UK)
Accessory
Electrical Power Consumption 3.5 W
Characteristics Output Impedance - Line: 1kΩ; Headphones: 47Ω
Dimensions 240 × 176 × 48 mm (9 1/2” × 6 7/8” × 1 7/8”)

(W × D × H)
Weight 700g (1lbs 9oz)
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■ MIDI Data Format
1. MIDI Receive 4) System Exclusive Messages

Bulk Dump
0 11110000 (F0H)
1.1. Reception Data and Conditions 1 01000011 (43H)
2 00000000 (00H) Device Number (00H fixed)
3 01111110 (7EH)
MIDI IN 4 00000100 (04H) Byte Count (MSB)
<SW1> <SW2> 8nH Note Off 5 00001010 (0AH) Byte Count (LSB)
9nH Note On 6 01001100 (4CH) ASCII “L”
<SW3> BnH (07H) Control Change 7 01001101 (4DH) ASCII “M”
<SW4> BnH (0BH) 8 00100000 (20H) ASCII “ ”
9 00100000 (20H) ASCII “ ”
<SW5> CnH Program Change
10 00110000 (30H) ASCII “0”
<SW6> F0H Bulk Dump
11 00110001 (31H) ASCII “1”
<SW7> F2H Song Position Pointer 12 00110101 (35H) ASCII “5”
F3H Song Select 13 00110011 (33H) ASCII “3”
<SW8> F8H Timing Clock 14 01000001 (41H) ASCII “A”
FAH Start 15 01001100 (4CH) ASCII “L”
FBH Continue 16 0ddddddd Data
FCH Stop ...
17 0sssssss Checksum
FEH Active Sensing
...
Note: <SW1> Drum voice or bass voice Send/Receive channel. 18 11110111 (F7H) EOX
<SW2> Ignored if the pad is not set to Note Driven.
<SW3> Main volume control message. Note: The RY20 can only receive bulk data while it is in Pattern or Song Select Mode.
<SW4> Expression control message. A block consists of the Byte Count, the data bytes, and the Checksum. A number
<SW5> Program change channel. of blocks are repeatedly transferred. The number of blocks transmitted or received
<SW6> Bulk dump is only possible when the RY20 is in Pattern or Song depends on the quantity of pattern and song data.
Select Mode. One byte of data is divided into 4bits MSB and 4bits LSB. It is then converted to
<SW7> Only received in Song Play Mode. ASCII data for transfer.
<SW8> MIDI Sync is active. A bulk dump consists of the following data:
System data
MIDI set-up data
1.2. Reception Data Drum kit data
Pattern data
1) System Real-time Messages Song data
Timing Clock 11111000 (F8H)

Start 11111010 (FAH)
Continue 11111011 (FBH)
Stop 11111100 (FCH) 2. MIDI Transmit
Active Sensing 11111110 (FEH)
2) Channel Messages 2.1. Transmission Data and Conditions

Note Off
MIDI OUT
Status 1001nnnn (9nH) n = 0~15 Voice Channel Number Note On/Off 9nH <SW1>
1000nnnn (8nH)
Bulk Dump F0H
Note Number 0kkkkkkk k = 0 (C-2)~127(G8)
Velocity 0vvvvvvv Song Position Pointer F2H <SW2>
Song Select F3H <SW2>
Note: Note Off messages are only received by voices that have Note Driven set. Timing Clock F8H <SW3>
The bass voice will not receive Note Off messages if the drum and bass send/receive
channels are set to the same channel number. Start FAH
The bass voice will respond to Note Numbers throughout a five octave range. Continue FBH
Stop FCH
Note On
Active Sensing FEH
Status 1001nnnn (9nH) n = 0~15 Voice Channel Number
Note: <SW1> Drum voice or bass voice Send/Receive
Note Number 0kkkkkkk k = 0 (C-2)~127(G8) channel.
Velocity 0vvvvvvv Note On v = 1~127 <SW2> Only sent in Song Play Mode.
<SW3> Transmits the Internal Sync.
Note: The bass voice will not sound if the drum and bass send/receive channels are set to
the same channel number.
The bass voice will respond to Note Numbers throughout a five octave range. 2.2. Transmission Data
Control Change
1) System Real-time Messages
Status 1011nnnn (BnH) n = 0~15 Voice Channel Number
Control Number 00001110 (07H) Main Volume Timing Clock 11111000 (F8H)
00001011 (0BH) Expression Start 11111010 (FAH)
Control Value 0vvvvvvv v = 0~127 Continue 11111011 (FBH)
Stop 11111100 (FCH)
Program Change Active Sensing 11111110 (FEH)
Status 1100nnnn (CnH) n = 0~15 Voice Channel Number 2) Channel Messages
Program Number 0ppppppp p = 0~127
Note On/Off
Note: When a Program Change message is received, the RY20 changes to the drum kit
corresponding to the received program number. Status 1001nnnn (9nH) n = 0~15 Voice Channel Number
Note Number 0kkkkkkk k = 0 (C-2)~127(G8)
3) System Common Messages Velocity 0vvvvvvv Note On v = 1~127
Song Position Pointer 00000000 Note Off
Status 11110010 (F2H) 3) System Common Messages

Value 0lllllll l = 0~127 Least Significant
Song Position Pointer
Value 0hhhhhhh h = 0~127 Most Significant
Status 11110010 (F2H)
Note: Only received in Song Play Mode. Value 0lllllll l = 0~127 Least Significant
Song Select Value 0hhhhhhh h = 0~127 Most Significant
Status 11110011 (F3H) Note: Only active in Song Play Mode. A “part” or a “measure” may be transmitted.
Song Number 00ssssss s = 0~49
Song Select
Note: Only received in Song Play Mode. Status 11110011 (F3H)
Song Number 00ssssss s = 0~49
Note: Only transmitted in Song Play Mode. The song number is transmitted when
selected.
4) System Exclusive Messages
Bulk Dump
The data is the same as that for reception. The RY20 can only transmit bulk
data when it is in Pattern or Song Select Mode.
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YAMAHA [Rhythm Programmer] Date:21-APR-1994
Model RY20 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.01
+----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| | Transmitted | Recognized | Remarks |
| Function ... | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
|Basic Default | 1 - 16 | 1 - 16 | |
|Channel Changed | 1 - 16 | 1 - 16 | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Default | 3 | 3 | |
|Mode Messages | x | x | |
| altered | ************** | x | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
|Note | 0-127 | 0-127/5octave*1| |
|Number : True voice| ************** | x | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
|Velocity Note ON | o 9nH,v=1-127 | o 9nH,v=1-127 | |
| Note OFF | x 9nH,v=0 | o 8(9)nH,v=0*2| |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
|After Key's | x | x | |
|Touch Ch's | x | x | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
|Pitch Bender | x | x | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | | | |
| 7 | x | o |volume |
| 11| x | o |expression |
| Control | | | |
| | | | |
| Change | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
|Prog | x | o 0 - 127 |drum kit select |
|Change : True # | *********** | x | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
|System Exclusive | o | o |song data etc |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| : Song Pos. | o | o | |
|common : Song Sel. | o 0 - 49 | o 0 - 49 | |
| : Tune | x | x | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
|System :Clock | o | o | |
|Real Time :Commands| o | o | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
|Aux :Local ON/OFF | x | x | |
| :All Notes OFF| x | x | |
|Mes- :Active Sense | o | o | |
|sages:Reset | x | x | |
+----------------------------------------------------------------------+
|Note: *1 = Drum voice=a different voice sounds by each note. |
| Bass voice=single voice sounds over a five-octave range. |
| (C-2~B2 ~ G#3~G8) |
| *2 = Recognize if pad is note-driven. |
| |
+----------------------------------------------------------------------+
Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO o : Yes
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO x : No
Index
+1 and –1 buttons .................................................................... 5 N
A NAME.......................................................................... 60, 81, 101
AC adaptor ............................................................................... 9 NEXT........................................................................................ 16
ALTER (Alternate group)........................................................ 96 NOTE (Note driven) ................................................................ 97
ASSIGN.................................................................................... 85 Note indicator [ ] ................................................................. 41
Audition button.................................................................. 7, 32 Note number ........................................................................ 115
NT TBL (Note table)............................................................. 114
B
Backward button [ ] ..................................... 6, 32, 42, 65, 74
O
BASS (Pad bank)............................................................... 26, 84 OCT (Octave)..................................................................... 26, 84
BASS CH (Bass channel) ...................................................... 112 Output jacks ...................................................................... 8, 10
Beat indicator [ ] .................................................................. 41 P
Bulk Dump........................................................................... 118 PAD.......................................................................................... 43
BYPAS (Bypass) .................................................................... 102 Pad Bank button ......................................................... 4, 23, 84
C Pad Bank mode................................................................ 23, 84
Chain ...................................................................................... 76 PADBNK (Pad Bank).......................................................... 23, 84
CHASE...................................................................................... 99 PADSNS (Pad sensitivity) ....................................................... 98
CLEAR SURE? ................................................................... 55, 77 Page+ and Page– buttons........................................................ 4
Clear/Delete button ......................................... 6, 42, 55, 69, 77 PAN.......................................................................................... 87
CLICK................................................................................ 47, 72 PART............................................................................ 64, 69, 70
COMB (Combination) ............................................................... 38 Pattern button ............................................................. 3, 14, 29
COPY SURE? ............................................................. 58, 79, 100 Pattern mode ......................................................................... 14
Copy/Insert button................................................. 6, 58, 70, 79 Pattern real-time record mode.............................................. 35
COUNT................................................................................ 35, 67 Pattern step record mode...................................................... 29
Cursor buttons [ ] ................................................... 5, 42, 74 Phones jack .......................................................................... 8, 9
PITCH ..................................................................................... 88
D Play button [ ] ................................................ 5, 14, 35, 67, 73
D.TIME (Delay time) ............................................................ 108 POLY (Polyphony)................................................................... 95
DC In jack ............................................................................ 8, 9 Position indicator [ ] ............................................................. 41
DECAY...................................................................................... 89 Power switch...................................................................... 8, 11
DEL (Delete)...................................................................... 42, 69 PRGRM CH (Program channel) ............................................. 113
Delay .................................................................................... 103 Q
DEMO........................................................................................ 12
DRUM (Pad bank)............................................................... 23, 84 QUANTIZE ............................................................. 44, 48, 53, 72
DRUM CH (Drum channel) .................................................... 111 R
Drum Kit button .......................................................... 4, 22, 83 R.TIME (Reverb time).......................................................... 106
Drum Kit mode ................................................................ 22, 83 Record button [●] .................................................. 5, 30, 38, 63
Drum pads.................................................................... 7, 22, 31 Repeat .................................................................................... 75
E Reverb .................................................................................. 103
Effect button .................................................................... 4, 102 RTNLVL (Return level) ......................................................... 105
Effect mode .......................................................................... 102 S
EMPTY...................................................................................... 16 Section button.................................................................... 7, 17
Enter button..................... 5, 43, 56, 59, 65, 70, 71, 78, 79, 100 SENS BAL (Balance Sensitivity) ........................................... 93
EXPRES DR/BS (Expression Drum/Bass)............................ 117 SENS DCY (Decay sensitivity) ............................................... 92
F SENS LVL (Level sensitivity) ................................................ 90
F.GAIN (Feedback gain) ...................................................... 107 SENS PCH (Pitch Sensitivity) ................................................ 91
FACTRY SET (Factory set) ................................................... 120 SNDLVL (Send level)............................................................. 104
Forward button [ ] ........................................ 6, 32, 41, 65, 74 Song button........................................................................ 3, 73
Song mode........................................................................ 12, 73
G Song real-time record mode .................................................. 67
GATE........................................................................................ 45 Song step record mode .......................................................... 62
Groove .................................................................................... 50 Stop button [ ]............................................................ 5, 15, 73
I SURE? ............................................................................... 69, 70
Swing...................................................................................... 49
INS (Insert) ............................................................................ 70 SYNC...................................................................................... 110
J T
Jog/Shuttle dial........................................................................ 3 Tempo button............................................................... 3, 19, 44
L Time signature ...................................................................... 46
LCD Display............................................................................. 2 TIMING ................................................................................... 53
LEVEL.............................................................. 43, 47, 53, 72, 86 Top button [ ] ....................................................... 6, 42, 65, 73
Total reset ............................................................................ 120
M Track Select/Mute buttons........................ 3, 20, 38, 54, 56, 58
MEAS|BEAT|CLOCK................................................................. 40 TRIG (Trigger driven) ............................................................ 97
MEASURE...................................................................... 18, 47, 64 TYPE...................................................................................... 103
METER...................................................................................... 46
MIDI button ..................................................................... 4, 110 V
MIDI connectors ................................................................ 8, 10 VELCTY (Velocity)................................................................... 54
MIDI mode ........................................................................... 110 Voice level indicators....................................................... 15, 37
MUTE........................................................................................ 20 Volume control................................................................... 2, 14
VOLUME DR/BS (Volume Drum/Bass) ................................. 116
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

*This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA

Bescheinigung des Importeurs

• Direct sunlight, such as near a window.

The correct INPUT voltage is marked on the top of the adaptor.

■ Handling and Transport

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE BACK-UP BATTERY YOURSELF.

■ Service and Modification

YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling

PATTERN MODE (150 patterns)

DRUM KIT MODE (40 Drums)

The Controls and

OTHERS PATTERN SONG TEMPO ENTER

BD PAGE – PAGE + PAD BANK

INTRO MAIN A MAIN B FILL AB FILL BA ENDING

Each screen full of information is known as a display “page.” The various

3 Jog and Shuttle Dials

The Jog Dial is a continuously rotating control. By rotating it you can

The Shuttle Dial is a center detented, spring-loaded control. It allows you

4 Track Select/Mute Buttons OTHERS

5 Pattern Button PATTERN

6 Song Button SONG

7 Tempo Button TEMPO

OTHERS PATTERN SONG TEMPO ENTER

INTRO MAIN A MAIN B FILL AB FILL BA ENDING

MIDI 8 MIDI Button

The RY20 can both receive and transmit MIDI data.

DRUM KIT 9 Drum Kit Button

EFFECT 0 Effect Button

PAGE – PAGE + A Page+ and Page– Buttons

PAD BANK B Pad Bank Button

C Enter Button ENTER

The [ +1 ] (increment) and [ -1 ] (decrement) buttons are used along with

The focus is always indicated by the flashing prompt or symbol.

F Record Button and Record LED

H Play Button and Play LED

OTHERS PATTERN SONG TEMPO ENTER

BD PAGE – PAGE + PAD BANK

INSERT COPY M TOM 1 TOM 2 TOM 3 TOM 4 OPEN RIDE

INTRO MAIN A MAIN B FILL AB FILL BA ENDING

DELETE CLEAR L Clear/Delete Button

INSERT COPY M Copy/Insert Button

N Audition Button AUDITION

The [AUDITION] button allows you to listen to a voice without actually

O Section Button SECTION

INTRO MAIN A MAIN B FILL AB FILL BA ENDING

OUT MIDI IN OUTPUT PHONES DC IN POWER

Q MIDI IN and OUT Connectors

R OUTPUT L/MONO and R Jacks

Using the Supplied Power Adaptor

OUT MIDI IN OUTPUT PHONES DC IN POWER

The simplest way to monitor your RY20 is through a set of stereo

OUT MIDI IN OUTPUT PHONES DC IN POWER

If your sound system is monophonic, connect only the L/MONO jack.

The following diagram shows a simple connection.

■ Turn on the RY20

The RY20 will then switch to Pattern Mode.